2 cops found involved cash loot case, one held
Agra, Oct. 8 -- Two policemen were found involved in Rs 2 crore cash loot case from a Gujarat based cash management company vehicle at Makhanpur in Firozabad on September 30. One of them, Ankur Pratap Singh deployed in Agra with Govt Railway Police (GRP), was arrested on Tuesday and cash Rs five lakh was recovered from him.
Another cop identified as Manoj is presently deployed at Police Lines in Agra. He was posted in Makhanpur area of Firozabad where loot took place and he is believed to be in possession of the cash looted on September 30. Manoj was found absconding when police reached his house in Agra. He is missing from duty after his name surfaced for being involved in loot, said police at SSP Firozabad office.
Meanwhile, superintendent of police (rural) at Firozabad Anuj Chaudhary said on Tuesday that probe into Rs 2 crore cash loot case at Makhanpur area in Firozabad brought to light names of two policemen acting in connivance with gang involved in highway loot case.
"The two policemen worked as insiders to help the criminals. They were aware in advance about the loot and had gone to Delhi earlier and returned with cash Rs 5 lakh each which they had received from the criminals. They had assured the criminals of providing information about police action and planning," stated Chaudhary. "One of the cops was identified as Ankur Pratap Singh, presently deployed with GRP Agra. He was arrested with Rs 5 lakh which he received from the criminals. Ankur was presented before the court and was sent behind bars. Firozabad police is continuing with investigation and strict action will be taken against all those involved," said SP rural. htc...
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