Heist Thwarts Social Security Scheme Funds

Three masked individuals allegedly looted over Rs 8 lakh from two government officials in Odisha's Keonjhar district. The funds, intended for social security schemes, were seized at gunpoint. The officials were traveling without police escort, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

In a daring daylight robbery, three masked assailants reportedly made off with over Rs 8 lakh after holding government officials at gunpoint in Odisha's Keonjhar district on Monday.

The incident unfolded near Mukuna Bazaar when two officials, on their way to distribute social security scheme funds, were accosted. The funds had been withdrawn from a private bank just prior to the robbery.

Officials identified as Panchayat Executive Officer Tushar Jyoti Soren and Assistant Data Entry Operator Abhimanyu Sahu were traveling without police protection. This prompted a swift investigation by local authorities to track down the perpetrators.