Chittoor Police Disrupt Robbery Attempt After Intense Standoff
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Synopsis
On March 12, police in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, prevented a robbery at a local businessman’s home after a three-hour standoff, arresting five suspects and seizing firearms. The incident involved a hired local businessman who orchestrated the attack.
Key Takeaways
- Police arrested five robbers.
- Incident lasted nearly three hours.
- Two firearms and rubber bullets were seized.
- A local businessman was implicated in the robbery.
- OCTOPUS team assisted in the operation.
Amaravati, March 12 (NationPress) In a remarkable turn of events, the police in Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, successfully thwarted a robbery attempt at the residence of a prominent businessman after a tense standoff that lasted nearly three hours on Wednesday.
The police apprehended five robbers and confiscated two firearms along with rubber bullets from them.
The occurrence on Gandhi Road sent shockwaves through the community, and after an extensive operation lasting close to three hours, law enforcement managed to regain control by arresting the culprits.
As per police reports, a gang of robbers broke into the home of Chandrasekhar, who runs a shop dealing in children's clothing, toys, and various other goods, around 6 a.m., firing shots into the air.
During this incident, he reportedly suffered injuries.
In a surprising development, authorities also apprehended a local businessman implicated in orchestrating the robbery.
Within hours following the incident, police detained the owner of a furniture store, who allegedly contracted the robbers to target Chandrasekhar's residence, situated next to Pushpa Kids World.
Upon receiving information regarding the robbery, the police took immediate action, cordoning off Gandhi Road to capture the suspects.
Armed officers surrounded the house, with some scaling the rooftop to access the inside. Given that the intruders were armed, the police proceeded with caution to manage the situation.
Members of the Organisation for Counter Terrorist Operations (OCTOPUS) were also dispatched from Tirupati to assist with the operation.
Ultimately, law enforcement successfully subdued the robbers and took them into custody. They seized two firearms and rubber bullets from the suspects.
Interrogations revealed that a local businessman had masterminded the robbery plot against Chandrasekhar's home.
The furniture shop owner allegedly hired criminals from Karnataka and northern India to carry out the scheme.
Police have arrested the accused and are currently interrogating him.
