Garment trader kidnapped and robbed of Rs.32L
MUMBAI, April 19 -- A 45-year-old garment trader was kidnapped and robbed of Rs.32 lakh by four men in Antop Hill on Tuesday, with police later arresting two accused, including a former employee of the victim's company who allegedly masterminded the crime.
The victim, Shravan Rawal from Virar, works for two garment firms owned by the Gangwani family. His job involves collecting and delivering cash to clients and suppliers on manager Dilip Bhatia's instructions.
According to police, on Tuesday, Rawal picked up Rs.82.5 lakh from Santacruz. After delivering Rs.50 lakh in Sion Koliwada, he was waiting for a cab when four men allegedly intercepted him in a jeep, and forced him into the vehicle.
Police said the accused drove him towards the Eastern Express Highway, checked his identity documents and belongings, and questioned him about the cash. They then took his bag containing Rs.32 lakh and his mobile phone, threatened him, and later dropped him at Ghatkopar before fleeing.
Rawal approached Antop Hill police on Friday, following which a case was registered under sections 137 (kidnapping) and 309 (robbery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Police have arrested Rahul Gaikwad and Irfan Ali Ahmed Ali Khan in connection with the case and are searching for the remaining accused. Gaikwad had allegedly previously worked with the complainant's company and provided information about Rawal's routine and the cash he carried to the other accused....
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