CISF Officers Arrested in Bengal for Robbery while Impersonating Income Tax Officials
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Synopsis
Kolkata Police have arrested seven CISF personnel, including an inspector, for robbing the residence of a deceased real estate promoter while impersonating Income Tax Department officials. The investigation reveals deeper involvement and potential masterminds.
Key Takeaways
- Seven CISF members arrested for robbery.
- Impersonated Income Tax officials to commit the crime.
- Investigation revealed substantial amounts stolen.
- Police suspect deeper involvement of associates.
- CCTV footage played a crucial role in the arrests.
Kolkata, March 26 (NationPress) The Kolkata Police apprehended seven individuals on Wednesday, including one inspector, one head constable, and three constables from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), accused of robbing the home of a deceased real estate promoter earlier this month by masquerading as Income Tax Department officials.
The arrested CISF inspector is identified as Amit Kumar Singh, who is currently stationed at Farakka Barrage in Murshidabad district.
Other CISF members taken into custody include head constable Ramu Swaroj, constables Bimal Thapa, Janardan Shaw, and Laxmi Kumari.
The police also arrested Deepak Rana, the driver of the vehicle used by these fraudsters to reach the deceased promoter's residence, along with one of his accomplices.
On March 18, the daughter of the deceased promoter lodged a complaint at the Baguiati Police Station, stating that individuals impersonating Income Tax officials arrived at their home at 2 a.m. and initiated a search operation.
According to the complaint, they left with approximately Rs 30,00,000 in cash and gold ornaments valued at over one crore rupees. Before departing, they also obtained the signature of the widow of the deceased promoter on some documents.
Sources reported that the Kolkata Police launched an investigation, as it was evident that the individuals who arrived were fraudsters; genuine Income Tax officials typically conduct raids with prior notification to the local police station and in the company of police escorts.
The investigation commenced with a review of CCTV footage from the residence and surrounding areas. The police first apprehended the driver, Deepak Rana.
During interrogation, he disclosed the identities of those involved in the robbery, leading to the arrest of his accomplice and the five CISF personnel, including the inspector.
Insiders within the Kolkata Police indicated that other individuals may also be implicated in the robbery, and the investigation is ongoing to track them down. Authorities suspect that an associate of the family could be the actual mastermind behind the crime and are pursuing leads accordingly.
