Police file chargesheet in Rs 7.11 cr ATM cash robbery case
Bengaluru (PTI): The Bengaluru police have filed a comprehensive charge sheet against nine accused, including a serving police constable, Annappa Naik, in connection with the Rs 7.11 crore dacoity case, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Lokesh Jagalsar said on Thursday.
The case pertains to the high-profile armed robbery of Rs 7.11 crore from a cash logistics vehicle in South Bengaluru on November 19 last year.
The charge sheet has been filed before the 56th ACMM CCH Court under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including sections relating to dacoity, wrongful restraint and confinement, causing disappearance of evidence, criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation and other relevant offences.
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“The Investigating Officer has concluded the investigation regarding the high-profile dacoity case and has submitted the final report to the Honorable Court,” the DCP said in a press release.
Providing further details of the prosecution’s action, he said, “A comprehensive charge sheet has been filed before the 56th ACMM CCH Court against 9 accused individuals involved in the crime.”
The accused include multiple suspects arrested in phases during the investigation, with Naik’s involvement drawing particular attention as a police constable attached to Govindapura Police Station who allegedly aided the execution and planning of the crime.
Jagalsar noted that the investigation team compiled a robust case file comprising 129 pieces of evidence to substantiate the charges, including statements from eyewitnesses, crucial technical evidence and forensic material such as fingerprints identifying the accused.
The DCP said, “The prompt filing of this charge sheet underscores the department's commitment to ensuring swift justice in cases of serious financial crimes.”
He also lauded the Investigating Officer, ACP Jayanagar, and his team for completing the probe in a time-bound manner, adding that the trial would be monitored to ensure it reaches its logical conclusion in a court of law.
According to earlier police updates, the robbery occurred near Ashoka Pillar in Jayanagar when assailants posing as RBI officials intercepted a CMS Info Systems cash-van and fled with the currency after forcing the crew off the vehicle.
Police had earlier arrested several suspects, including Naik and former CMS employees, and recovered a substantial portion of the stolen amount during the investigation.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
