Imposter cops snatch jewelleries worth Rs 4 lakh from woman

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Berhampur: In an unusual incident a group of bike-borne looters robbed a woman of gold ornaments worth over Rs 4 lakh by posing as cops in Khallikote area in Ganjam district on Sunday.

As per the victim woman identified as Sanjukta Padhi, she was on a morning walk when the loot took place. A group of at least four looters on two bikes intercepted her right in front of Sitadevi Khadanga Women’s Hostel in the town posing as cops and directed to take off all her ornaments. They claimed a group clash had occurred a few metres away on her road and hence she needs to take precaution against a possible theft ahead.

However, the looters drove away snatching all the ornaments of the victim as soon as she took them off.

The looted items include one gold necklace, three finger rings and 4 bangles.

The victim woman has lodged a case with Khallikote Town Police in connection with the loot and an investigation is underway.

 

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