Ex-BSF Officer Leads Heist: Rs 65.25 Lakh Looted in Raipur

A former BSF officer orchestrated a robbery in Raipur, resulting in the theft of Rs 65.25 lakh in cash and jewelry. Ten perpetrators were apprehended, including the mastermind A Som Shekhar. The arrest unfolded through a coordinated police effort across multiple locations, tracking them via CCTV footage.

In a shocking turn of events, a calculated robbery in Raipur saw ten individuals, including a former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, netting cash and jewelry worth Rs 65.25 lakh. The premeditated crime unfolded in the midst of civic polls, with the accused later arrested, according to a police official.

The brazen robbery transpired in the Anupam Nagar locality under the jurisdiction of the Khamhardih police. Mastermind A Som Shekhar, a former BSF officer who took voluntary retirement in 2011, orchestrated the heist with accomplices, exploiting civic distractions to execute their plan.

Authorities apprehended the suspects, including Shekhar and his team, in a series of coordinated arrests across Raipur, Rajnandgaon, and other cities. The operation, informed by meticulous CCTV tracking, led to the recovery of a substantial portion of the stolen assets, shedding light on the audacious crime.