Police in Dehradun have registered a robbery and assault FIR after a man carrying ₹14 lakh from a land deal was allegedly attacked near Indresh Hospital in the Patel Nagar area. The cash was reportedly taken from a bag kept on the rear seat of his vehicle.

The incident took place on Saturday, around the time of Chhoti Diwali. According to the complaint, 5 to 6 youths travelling on a motorcycle and an Activa surrounded the vehicle as it was heading towards Indresh Hospital at approximately 3:40 AM in the afternoon.

What the complaint alleges

The complainant, 45-year-old Rajesh Kumar Soni of Rana Colony in Haripur Kalan, Raiwala, said he was returning after receiving ₹14 lakh in cash from Dinesh Tiwari in connection with a plot deal at Pathri Bagh.

Dinesh Tiwari, Omkar and Gurvinder were also travelling in the vehicle, according to the police account. The attackers allegedly began assaulting the occupants before taking the bag containing the cash and fleeing from the area.

Soni contacted the police by calling 112 after the incident. He later named Siddhant Badoni, Kartik Bhatia and Deepak Singh Shekhawat in his complaint. He also alleged that 4 to 5 other people were involved.

The names, according to the complainant, emerged after information was gathered following the incident. The complaint does not establish guilt, and the allegations will be examined during the police investigation.

FIR and police investigation

Patel Nagar police registered the FIR on Sunday afternoon under provisions related to robbery and assault. The case names the 3 individuals identified in the complaint and includes 5 to 6 people in total as alleged participants.

Station House Officer Naresh Rathore said investigators are checking CCTV footage from cameras around the scene. Police are also searching for the people named in the case and others whose involvement has been alleged.

The available information does not state whether any suspect has been arrested or whether the stolen cash has been recovered. Police action and the CCTV review are expected to clarify the sequence of events and identify those responsible, if the allegations are substantiated.

Conclusion

A Dehradun man has alleged that attackers assaulted him and took a bag containing ₹14 lakh near Indresh Hospital. Patel Nagar police have registered an FIR and are examining CCTV footage while searching for the named suspects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where did the alleged robbery take place?

The incident was reported near Indresh Hospital in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area.

Q. How much cash was allegedly stolen?

The complaint concerns a bag containing ₹14 lakh in cash.

Q. Who filed the complaint?

The complaint was filed by 45-year-old Rajesh Kumar Soni, a resident of Rana Colony in Haripur Kalan, Raiwala.

Q. How many people have been named in the case?

Siddhant Badoni, Kartik Bhatia and Deepak Singh Shekhawat were named. The complaint also alleges the involvement of 4 to 5 other people.

Q. When was the FIR registered?

Patel Nagar police registered the FIR on Sunday afternoon after receiving the complaint.

Q. What are police doing now?

Police are examining CCTV footage from around the location and searching for the people named in the case and others alleged to be involved.

Q. Have any arrests or recoveries been reported?

The available information does not report an arrest or recovery of the stolen cash.