Haldwani police have arrested 2 men accused of robbing a Berinag resident at knifepoint near Prem Talkies. The incident took place on 7 November, when the victim was travelling from Chandigarh to his village in Pithoragarh district for Diwali.
Police identified the arrested men as Abhay Singh alias Udi and Suraj Arya, residents of Ward-12 in Rajpura. Abhay is 21 years old, while Suraj is 18.
According to the police, the victim, Mukesh Bhatt, works in Chandigarh. He reached the area near Prem Talkies on the morning of 7 November and was looking for a vehicle to continue his journey to his village in Berinag.
The 2 suspects allegedly approached Bhatt and told him that a taxi was parked in a nearby lane. When he entered the lane, they allegedly threatened him with a knife and robbed him of an iPhone and ₹7,000 in cash.
Police investigation and arrests
Haldwani Kotwali police registered a first information report and began searching for the suspects. A team led by Kripal Singh, in-charge of the Bhotiapadav out, examined footage from 100 CCTV cameras during the investigation.
The police team later arrested Abhay and Suraj near the Rajpura railway crossing. Police said they recovered the allegedly stolen iPhone, a gold earring and ₹5,000 from their possession.
The recovery of ₹5,000 means the police accounted for part of the ₹7,000 that Bhatt reported losing. The police account does not state where the remaining amount is.
Police said Abhay already faces 2 cases related to robbery. The nature and status of those cases were not detailed in the available information.
Both accused were produced before a court and sent to jail, according to City Superintendent of Police Harbans Singh. Their arrest and the recovery will now form part of the criminal investigation and court proceedings.
Conclusion
Haldwani police have arrested 2 accused men in the knife-point robbery of a Berinag youth near Prem Talkies, recovered the iPhone and ₹5,000, and sent both accused to jail after court proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who were arrested in the Haldwani robbery case?
Police arrested Abhay Singh alias Udi and Suraj Arya, residents of Ward-12 in Rajpura.
Q. Who was robbed?
The victim was Mukesh Bhatt, a Berinag resident who works in Chandigarh.
Q. What was allegedly stolen?
The police report states that Bhatt was allegedly robbed of an iPhone and ₹7,000 in cash.
Q. What did police recover?
Police said they recovered the iPhone, a gold earring and ₹5,000.
Q. What happened after the arrests?
Both accused were produced before a court and sent to jail, according to the police.
