Hyderabad trail leads police to suspects in Bengaluru cash van heist; full ₹7.11 crore seized
Hyderabad: Bengaluru police on Tuesday said they have arrested nine people and recovered the entire ₹7.11 crore looted from a cash van in the city last week. The arrested include police constable Annappa Naik, who officials said was part of the group involved in the robbery.
Investigators said three key suspects were picked up two days after the incident, leading to the recovery of ₹5.76 crore. Officers later tracked three more accused to Hyderabad and detained them near Nampally Metro Station on November 23. Police said ₹54.74 lakh was seized from them.
Three more suspects held in city
On Monday, police arrested another three suspects one from a flat near Halesuru Lake and two from near a tea shop at Sumanahalli Junction.
“The six arrested suspects have been produced before the court and placed in police custody for further investigation. The investigation is ongoing,” police said in a statement.
Constable’s role under scrutiny
Officials said the role of constable Annappa Naik is being examined as part of the broader probe into how the gang planned and executed the heist.
Police said all nine accused are being questioned to establish the movement of the stolen cash, the planning behind the robbery, and the involvement of additional persons, if any.
