Retired scientist, wife held hostage in house; robbed cash, jewellery worth Rs 2 crore
New Delhi, Oct 19: A retired scientist and his elderly wife were held hostage at gunpoint in their house and robbed off cash and jewellery worth about Rs 2 crore in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place in F Block of Prashant Vihar where Shibu Singh lives with his wife Nirmala in their house.
On Friday afternoon, when the elderly couple was present in their house, two men entered posing themselves as courier boys.
After entering inside the house, they held Shibu and his wife Nirmala hostage on gunpoint, a police officer said.
When Singh resisted, the accused also assaulted him, the officer said.
Singh told the police that the accused decamped away with cash and jewellery worth Rs 2 crore from his house.
The retired scientist informed about the incident to his son, who lives separately in Delhi.
At 2.30 pm, Singh's son made a PCR call and informed the police.
According to a senior police officer, a team reached the house and collected evidence from the spot.
Both the victims were taken to the hospital for medical examination and further probe was initiated.
The officer said at least six police teams have been formed to identify the accused and nab them.
"The way the incident has happened, the police suspect the role of some insider or someone known to the family members," the officer said.
The CCTV footage has been collected and statements of neighbours and other family members have been recorded. Further investigation is on, the police said.
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KSCA expresses disappointment over missing IPL playoffs, says it was ready to host matches in B’luru
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has issued a clarification stating that it was fully prepared to host the IPL playoffs and final matches in Bengaluru but the fixtures were allotted to other venues.
In a media note, KSCA said it was disappointed with the decision. The association stated that its president, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad, had been in touch with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and had formally conveyed the association’s readiness and interest in hosting the matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
KSCA said the IPL matches held in Bengaluru this season were appreciated for smooth conduct, crowd management and overall experience for spectators. It said this reflected its ability to handle high-profile matches.
The association also stated that it had sent a detailed communication to the BCCI explaining its preparedness and the operational arrangements followed during the current IPL season. According to KSCA, these systems have been in place since the start of the Indian Premier League in 2008 and were followed consistently, including during previous playoff matches hosted in Bengaluru.
The clarification added that the communication sent to the BCCI was only meant to provide factual and operational details and to bring clarity on logistical and stakeholder-related requirements involved in hosting such matches.
KSCA said that although it had shown willingness and preparedness, the BCCI has decided to allocate the playoff matches to other venues. It added that the reasons for this decision have not been formally shared with the association, but it respects the authority of the board in taking such decisions.
The association further said it remains ready to host matches of national and international importance and will continue to cooperate with the BCCI, franchises, government authorities and other stakeholders for conducting cricket events.
The statement was issued by KSCA official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya, who also thanked the media and cricket fans for their continued support.
