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Elderly Delhi couple held hostage, robbed of over Rs 1 crore
Four armed men held an elderly couple hostage in their north Delhi bungalow in Roop Nagar early Friday, assaulting them before escaping with cash and valuables worth over Rs 1 crore. Times…
The Story in Brief
Four armed men held an elderly couple hostage in their north Delhi bungalow in Roop Nagar early Friday, assaulting them before escaping with cash and valuables worth over Rs 1 crore. Times of India reports that Taresh Baisiwala (74), an auto-parts businessman, woke at 2.30 am to switch on a water pump when the men burst in. They tied his wife Archana (70), ransacked the house, and stole gold chains, rings, silver idols, coins, and Rs 10 lakh in cash. The couple sustained minor injuries and were treated at Hindu Rao Hospital. Police suspect an insider may have tipped off the robbers and are investigating under sections 309(4), 311, and 3(5) of the BNS.
The Indian Opinion
It is easy to blame Delhi’s law and order, but many home invasions depend on insider information. The police must focus on whether the maids or gardener shared details of the couple’s routine and valuables. The real test will be whether the stolen gold, silver, and coins can be traced through known buyers or pawnbrokers, giving the investigation a concrete lead.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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