A couple who allegedly planned a risky multi-million dollar theft were apparently defeated by their desire for a fruit-flavored beverage close to Hemkund Sahib in Uttarakhand.
Mandeep Kaur and her husband Jaswinder Singh are allegedly the masterminds behind the daring theft at the cash management company’s office in Ludhiana, according to the Punjab Police. On June 10, armed robbers overcame security officers at the CMS Services office and grabbed 8 crore rupees in cash.
After the robbery, Mandeep Kaur and Jaswinder Singh reportedly made a journey to the Sikh temple Hemkund Sahib to express their gratitude to God for the outcome of their mission, according to Mandeep Singh Sidhu of the Ludhiana Police Commission.According to evidence provided to police, the pair intended to travel to Nepal, but their intentions were thwarted by a watch notice. Before deciding on their next move, they made the decision to travel to Hemkund Sahib, Kedarnath, and Haridwar.
Police claim that even though they were aware that Mandeep Kaur and Jaswinder Singh were in Hemkund Sahib, it was difficult to find them among the multitude of worshippers.Packets of a fruit-flavored drink were distributed to worshippers from a free beverage kiosk that had been put up. The couple entered the kiosk, took their packs, showed their faces, and drank without realising they were being lured into a trap. They were recognised by the police, but they took no action. The group awaited the couple’s conclusion of their prayers.
Police moved to arrest them as they left the shrine following their prayers. After a brief chase, the pair were apprehended.The couple’s property was recovered for a total of 21 lakh, according to Police Commissioner Sidhu. A total of roughly 6 crore of the $8 million in loot had been recovered by police so far. Police reported that they had detained nine suspects in the case.
The kingpins of the Ludhiana theft were apprehended in less than 100 hours, according to Punjab Police Chief Gaurav Yadav. “Police teams used a professional & scientific approach to solve the multi-crore robbery,” he continued.According to the official Twitter account for the Ludhiana Police, this should serve as a “chilling reminder for all anti-social elements.”
