Chilli Powder Robbery Kukatpally Shocks Hyderabad
- Chilli powder robbery Kukatpally raises hawala link suspicion
- Police form teams after Rs 1 crore snatched in Kukatpally
Hyderabad: A major robbery took place in Kukatpally late on Monday night when unknown persons snatched away Rs 1 crore in cash from two individuals. The incident has raised concern, as police suspect a possible hawala link.
According to initial reports, the victims, Khusro and Azeemuddin, residents of Bahadurpura, were carrying a large amount of cash at the time. Meanwhile, four unidentified persons arrived on motorcycles and targeted them. The attackers threw chilli powder into their eyes, which left them unable to react.
Soon after, the miscreants took advantage of the situation. They snatched the cash bag and fled the scene with Rs 1 crore. The swift attack and escape have made the case more complex for investigators.
However, police responded quickly after the incident came to light. They formed four special teams to trace the accused and recover the stolen amount. Officials are now examining possible leads and gathering evidence from the area.
Meanwhile, investigators suspect the cash may be linked to hawala transactions. This angle is under active probe. However, police have not confirmed any details yet and continue their investigation.
The case has highlighted security concerns in the Kukatpally area. Also, it has drawn attention to the use of chilli powder as a tactic in crimes. Further updates are expected as police teams work to identify and arrest the culprits.
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