GUJRANWALA: Armed bandits looted over Rs90 million from a cash van of a private security firm and fled from the scene late last night.
According to details gathered by MM News, the robbery took place in Artali Virkan village in Gujranwala near Udtali Varkan check post. The cash van was going from Sheikhupura to Gujranwala. A heavy contingent including police officers rushed to the spot.
The driver of the cash van also sustained injuries when dacoits opened fire on him upon offering resistance.
It may be recalled here that in December 2022, Karachi police had foiled a private cash van heist bid following a timely action against the robbers before they could manage to flee with the money.
Police said that a private cash van heist bid was foiled today and three accused were arrested besides the recovery of Rs500,000 cash and arms.
The incident had taken place at Korangi’s Causeway when a cash van from a private factory started moving from Jodia Bazaar. According to the van driver, four suspects on two motorcycles started chasing the van at Korangi Causeway.
Police said that the salesman sitting in the vehicle asked the driver to go fast but he pointed a gun at his head. Police said that a patrol team reached the site when the accused were fleeing with the cash.
The suspected robbers were surrounded by the police team. The police officials arrested two accused and the van driver along with arms. Two accomplices of the suspects fled from the scene with their share of money and will be arrested soon, police added.
