A showroom of Shri Balaji Jewelers in Haridwar has been looted with Rs 5 crore in a daring daytime robbery. This incident happened quite recently and has seen a swift and intense response from local law enforcement.
Director General of Police Abhinav Kumar arrived in Haridwar on Tuesday, taking over the responsibility of the investigation. During his visit, he visited the crime spot and met with the owner of the showroom.
With his visit, the DGP was confident both police in Haridwar and the Special Task Force were making a breakthrough in arresting the culprits. “This is one of the major incidents we have faced,” DGP Kumar said. “The Chief Minister is also closely monitoring the situation. While such incidents pose a challenge, they also present an opportunity for our Uttarakhand Police to demonstrate their efficiency, wisdom, and courage.”
DGP Kumar again stressed that the police definitely would not tolerate antisocial elements, specifically those coming from outside the state. “We welcome all to Uttarakhand, but we will firmly deal with those who break the law. We have also asked for the help of police teams of the neighboring states for this investigation,” he said.
After visiting the site of the robbery, DGP Kumar called a meeting at Dam Kothi with the gazetted police officers of the district. He discussed the law and order situation with them and gave clear-cut instructions. “Our immediate goal is to arrest the accused as soon as possible,” instructed DGP Kumar. “We must also prevent further crimes and ensure that law and order are maintained effectively.“
Besides DGP Kumar, IG Garhwal Range Karan Singh Nagnyal personally managed the situation. He met with the shop owner and updated him on the police’s ongoing efforts. According to IG Nagnyal, police are seriously working on it. It’s doing all it can to crack it.
The investigation into the case of Rs 5 crore robbery is in full swing. Haridwar Police, the STF, and neighboring state police are raiding every possible location to arrest the robbers. This incident has created serious concern among the local people/business classes, which needs effective improvement in the security system as soon as possible.
As the investigation unfolds, police authorities are optimistic that very soon they will be able to furnish a positive update. Commitment on the part of law enforcement agencies reflects their dedication toward bringing the high-profile case to a close. While at the same time returning a sense of safety and security in this community.
ANI
