Pune Grocer Assaulted and Robbed of Rs 1.90 Lakh on Highway
In a shocking incident on Tuesday evening, three unidentified men allegedly robbed a 34-year-old grocer of Rs 1.90 lakh after threatening and assaulting him on the Pune–Mumbai highway near Dehu Road. The victim, a resident of Hadapsar, was targeted while driving towards Khalumbre village in Maval taluka to purchase goods from a wholesale trader.
Details of the Highway Robbery
The incident occurred around 5.45pm when the grocer was en route to his routine monthly stock purchase. According to police reports, he was carrying Rs 1.90 lakh in cash for the transaction. The Dehu Road police have registered a case under sections 309 (robbery) and 126 (wrongful restraint) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
An officer from the Dehu Road police station provided a detailed account: "Three men on a scooter, which had no registration number plate, intercepted the victim's car along the highway and forced him to stop. One of the accused, who had covered his face with a mask, allegedly entered the vehicle and attempted to snatch the bag containing the cash. When the grocer tried to resist him, the other two men joined him. The trio then assaulted the victim with their hands and legs before fleeing with the cash-filled bag."
Police Investigation Underway
The grocer promptly approached the Dehu Road police and lodged a formal complaint. Police confirmed that the complainant has provided descriptions of the suspects, and efforts are actively underway to trace and apprehend them. "We are searching for them," the officer stated, emphasizing the ongoing investigation.
This incident highlights concerns about highway safety and cash transactions in the region. Authorities are urging citizens to exercise caution, especially when carrying large sums of money, and to report any suspicious activities immediately.
