Police in Haldwani are investigating a reported ₹4 lakh robbery and stabbing after contradictions emerged in the account of an injured man found near the Roadways bus stand, opposite Haldwani Kotwali. Investigators suspect the incident may have been staged, but the inquiry is still underway.
Vikas, a resident of Pauri, was found injured at the bus stand at about 4:00 AM on Sunday. He had a stab wound to his abdomen and was taken by ambulance to Dr Sushila Tiwari Hospital, also known as STH.
Police find possible loan connection
During the investigation, police learned that Vikas had allegedly borrowed ₹4 lakh from a Haldwani businessman about 3 years ago. The money had reportedly not been repaid for a long period, and the businessman had been pressing him to return it.
Police said Vikas contacted the businessman by phone on Saturday night and said he would come to Haldwani with the money. Investigators then began examining whether he was seeking more time to repay the loan rather than bringing the amount to the city.
The reported robbery story emerged after the stabbing. Vikas told police that he became unconscious after being injured and did not know how he reached the hospital. However, the person who helped take him to the hospital gave a different account.
According to that person’s statement to police, Vikas called out to him, asked him to come over and requested help in calling an ambulance. Police are examining this difference along with available CCTV footage.
Investigation continues
City Superintendent of Police Harbans Singh said investigators had reviewed CCTV recordings and were questioning the injured man. He said contradictions had emerged in the account and that the matter would be clarified soon.
At this stage, police have not announced a final conclusion about the alleged robbery or formally established that Vikas injured himself. The investigation is focused on verifying the sequence of events, the reported missing money and the reason for the conflicting statements.
Conclusion
Police are treating the ₹4 lakh robbery and stabbing account as under investigation after conflicting statements and a possible loan dispute came to light. CCTV review and further questioning are expected to determine what happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the injured man found?
He was found near the Roadways bus stand opposite Haldwani Kotwali.
Q. When was he found?
He was found at about 4:00 AM on Sunday.
Q. How much money was reportedly looted?
The reported robbery involved ₹4 lakh.
Q. Where was Vikas taken for treatment?
He was taken to Dr Sushila Tiwari Hospital, or STH, in Haldwani.
Q. What has raised police suspicion?
Police found contradictions between Vikas’s account and the statement of the person who helped him reach the hospital.
Q. What loan connection are police examining?
Police learned that Vikas had allegedly borrowed ₹4 lakh from a Haldwani businessman about 3 years ago and had not repaid it for a long period.
Q. What evidence are police reviewing?
Police are examining CCTV footage and questioning the injured man.
