Raipur: In a major breakthrough, police on Monday arrested seven accused, including a company driver, for allegedly stealing ₹50 lakh cash from a vehicle in Raipur. The incident took place on April 25, 2026, and was planned as a pre-meditated conspiracy, officials said.
The complainant, company accountant Bhupendra Dewangan, lodged a report at Khamhardih Police Station. He stated that he and driver Krishna Sahu were transporting cash from Kachna to Devpuri in a MG Windsor vehicle (CG 04 QG 6633) when they halted due to banks being closed.
During the journey, Sahu stopped the vehicle near the Bharat Mata statue, Gitanjali Nagar at around 3:15 pm, claiming he needed to buy tobacco. As soon as Dewangan stepped out, Sahu fled with the cash, switched off his mobile phone, and stopped responding to calls.
Following the complaint, Deputy Commissioners Mayank Gurjar (North Zone) and Smritik Rajnala (Crime & Cyber) ordered an immediate investigation. A joint team led by SHO Mansi Nanabhau Sakore (Khamhardih) and SHO Amit Kosima (Mujgahan) launched a coordinated search operation.
Police examined CCTV footage, tracked vehicle movement routes, and used technical surveillance to trace the accused. During interrogation, Krishna Sahu confessed to the crime and revealed that he had conspired with family members and associates to execute the theft and distribute the money.
Based on his statement, police arrested six more accused involved in the conspiracy.
Recovered Assets
Police have recovered:
- ₹49.50 lakh cash
- stolen MG Windsor vehicle
- Verna car (CG 06 HB 8055) used in the crime
The total value of seized property is estimated at ₹66.50 lakh.
Accused Arrested
- Krishna Sahu (30) – main accused, driver, Dhamtari
- Kanhaiya Rana (32) – Mahasamund
- Savitri Sahu (36) – Raipur
- Bhuneshwar Sahu (37) – Dhamtari
- Om Prakash Sahu (38) – Raipur
- Vishnu Prasad Patel (34) – Durg
- Tikam Patel (25) – Durg
A case has been registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 316(4), 306, and 3(5) at Khamhardih Police Station.
