Driver's Scheme to Fund Wedding Unraveled by Police

A driver falsely reported a robbery of Rs 9.70 lakh to fund his impending wedding. The police arrested him after uncovering his fabrication, recovering the full amount. The driver, Tunnu Prajapati, and his accomplice were both caught following CCTV evidence and inconsistent statements.

In a striking turn of events, a driver who concocted a robbery tale to fund his wedding was swiftly apprehended by police. The driver, Tunnu Prajapati, claimed that four men intercepted him, made off with Rs 9.70 lakh belonging to his employer.

However, police investigations revealed discrepancies in his narration. CCTV footage provided crucial evidence, placing him far from the scene he described. An interrogation led to Prajapati's confession of staging the entire incident to secure funds for his marriage, scheduled next May.

Police Superintendent Jitendra Kumar Srivastava credited surveillance data for the breakthrough. Prajapati and an accomplice, who assisted in hiding the money, are now in custody, with legal procedures ongoing. The story serves as a reminder of the perils of deception in dire financial needs.

(With inputs from agencies.)