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Topic: Robbery

Debt, gambling spiral behind house help’s ‘act of desperation’ in ‘killing’ IRS’s daughter, cops say

Accused Rahul Meena’s initial plan was to rob the house, flee with money and return it to people he owed, was hoping to board passenger train to Alwar but missed it, say police.

The 1949 Tata heist—how a trusted clerk robbed Bombay House for lakhs

In 'The Bombay House Heist' Sunil Nair brings together some of the most astonishing and colourful crimes in India.

Lost 25 yrs to flawed trial, then remained in jail for Rs 7,000: Freedom didn’t come easy for Azad Khan

Azad was arrested for robbery in 2000, convicted in 2002 & acquitted by Allahabad HC last month. He remained in jail for another month for want of Rs 7,000 to execute bail bond.

‘Special 26’ with a twist—Delhi Police busts ‘fake’ ED raid at upscale car showroom in Chanakyapuri

A debt-ridden employee of the showroom allegedly conspired with two other persons to steal Rs 30 lakh from the showroom. The fake ED raid was staged on 20 June.

How the ‘Kuruva Gang’ of suspected robbers from Tamil Nadu is giving Kerala Police sleepless nights

The gang is known for its signature style: its members enter through the back door, have oil smeared on their bodies and names tattooed on their chests.

Man behind attack on 2 Army officers, 2 women in MP has long history of crimes, ‘was on the prowl’

Three of the six arrested for the 11 September attack have a criminal history. Main accused Anil Baror has robbery, assault and attempted murder cases registered against him.

Bhopal museum heist gone wrong. Accused arrested with Rs 15 cr stolen artefacts after botched escape

Vinod Yadav from Bihar learned about museum's valuables during a visit to Bhopal 6 months ago. He sustained injuries to his spinal cord & legs while escaping & is undergoing treatment.

2 held in Chhattisgarh for Delhi jewellery heist of over Rs 20 crore

Several teams of the Delhi Police were formed to catch the thieves, and they suspected it to be a group of at least three.

Jewellery worth Rs 20-25 crore looted in daring Delhi heist

The robbers drilled a hole in the shop's strongroom and made away with the valuables, the owner said.

Good deed at gunpoint — how ‘robbers’ ended up giving Delhi couple Rs 100

Accused allegedly handed over Rs 100 to the couple after discovering that they had no money or valuables. One of them has claimed he was inspired by gangster Neeraj Bawana.

On Camera

NLUs are charging outrageous fees. Law schools are too expensive for average Indian families

Unaffordable and exorbitant education at NLUs has a structural cause—limited state funding. It makes them dependent on their own revenue and allows them to charge outrageous prices.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.