Five Thieves Loot Medicine Shop in Siliguri Pradhan Nagar

A medicine shop in the Pradhan Nagar area of Siliguri was targeted by thieves who stole cash during the early hours of Wednesday. The incident took place at a pharmacy located on Meghnath Saha Sarani Lane, where five individuals arrived in a Toto and fled with approximately 90,000 rupees in cash.

Details of the Theft

The theft was discovered on Wednesday morning when a staff member arrived to open the shop and noticed that the shutter was damaged. Upon entering, the employee found the cash box locks broken and the money missing. The shop owner, Ajay Kumar Yadav, was informed immediately, and he subsequently reported the matter to the local police. The incident occurred within a span of just five minutes, according to the shop owner.

Police Investigation and CCTV Evidence

Officers from the Pradhan Nagar Police Station arrived at the scene to begin their investigation. The entire sequence of the crime was recorded on the shop’s security cameras. Police have taken the CCTV footage into their custody to identify and track down the suspects. Further details regarding this report were sourced from Hindusthan Samachar.

How the Crime Was Executed

According to the shop owner, the CCTV footage shows five men arriving at the shop in a Toto vehicle. The group managed to lift the shutter without breaking the main lock. One person entered the shop while the others waited outside. The intruder broke the locks of two cash boxes and successfully removed 90,000 rupees before escaping with his accomplices in the Toto. The police are currently analyzing the footage as part of their ongoing search for the culprits.