Elderly Farmer Robbed of ₹2.13 Lakh While Returning Home After Selling Paddy Crop

Mathura: Two unidentified motorcycle-borne men allegedly robbed a 70-year-old man of ₹2,13,740 near the bridge at KD Medical College in the Chhata area of Mathura. The elderly man was returning to his village in a tempo after collecting money from his paddy crop. The suspects reportedly pushed him before snatching the cash and fleeing. Based on his complaint, Chhata Police have registered a robbery case against two unidentified individuals.

How Did the Robbery Take Place?

The victim, Vasudev, a resident of Kokaera village, told police that he had travelled to Mathura to collect payment for his paddy harvest. He was already carrying ₹1.12 lakh that he intended to pay to a person named Lakhan Singh.

When he could not find Lakhan Singh, Vasudev went to meet an accountant named Meghshyam in Mathura, where he received another ₹1.68 lakh as payment for his paddy crop.

He was carrying a total of ₹2,13,740 while travelling back to his village in a tempo. However, when he reached the bridge near KD Medical College, two young men on a motorcycle allegedly pushed him, snatched the cash and escaped.

Shocked by the sudden incident, the elderly man informed the police. Acting on his complaint, Chhata Police registered a case against the unidentified suspects and initiated an investigation.

CCTV Footage Being Examined to Identify Suspects

Chhata Station House Officer Umesh Chandra Tripathi said police teams are examining CCTV footage from the crime scene and nearby locations. Efforts are underway to identify and arrest the suspects with the help of the available footage.