In Bakhira area of Sant Kabir Nagar, thieves targeted the shop of a grocer and stole cash worth Rs 6 lakh 30 thousand. This incident of theft happened the very next day after police station incharge Lal Bihari Nishad took charge of the police station.
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Traders protest, people take to the streets
Angered by the incident, traders blocked the Mehdawal-Khalilabad road and raised slogans against the police administration. He demanded the matter to be disclosed as soon as possible. The business community accused the police of negligence and raised questions on the security arrangements.
Police assurance, investigation continues
Additional Superintendent of Police Sushil Kumar Singh, who reached the spot, inspected the spot and interrogated the victim businessman Mukesh Jaiswal. He said that teams have been formed to investigate the incident. The jam was ended by assuring that the theft would be revealed within a week.
Atmosphere of insecurity among businessmen and traders
This incident has created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among the traders of the area. Traders have demanded from the police that patrolling in the area should be increased and concrete security steps should be taken.
promise of early disclosure
Additional Superintendent of Police Sushil Kumar Singh said,“The police team is investigating from every aspect. The theft will be exposed by arresting the accused soon.”
