In a shocking case of crime in Bhopal, a photographer was robbed of valuables worth Rs 16 lakh under the pretext of a birthday party shoot. The police have arrested a 19-year-old girl, Janki, her boyfriend, Aniket, and their accomplices for the robbery.
Ajay Kushwaha, a professional photographer from Bhopal, received a call from Janki on January 12. She hired him to photograph her birthday party. Later, she asked him to meet her at a petrol pump in the city.
When Kushwaha arrived, he was ambushed by Janki's boyfriend, Aniket, and his friends—Khalid Khan, Anil, Bunty, and Rajesh. The group stole his camera, phone, photography equipment, and motorcycle.
The police used CCTV footage from the area as a crucial lead in their investigation. The footage showed a car near the robbery scene before and after the crime. Authorities also discovered that the group planned to sell the stolen items soon.
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Acting swiftly, the police set up an ambush along the suspects' route and intercepted their car. They recovered all the stolen items during the operation.
During questioning, Aniket confessed to planning the crime with Janki. He revealed that he aspired to become a professional photographer but lacked the money to buy a camera. Desperate to pursue his dream, he orchestrated the robbery with Janki’s help.
This incident highlights the growing concern over such crimes in Bhopal and the need for greater awareness and security measures in the city.
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