Varanasi Police Arrest Con Artists Targeting Elderly Passengers
In Varanasi, the Kotwali police have successfully arrested two con artists specializing in robbing elderly passengers. One suspect operates a cycle rickshaw, while the other poses as a CID officer. Their latest victim, an elderly woman, was deceived on September 23, prompting immediate police action and the filing of a case against them.
Authorities were alarmed to find that a rickshaw driver was involved in such criminal activities. Following their arrest, both suspects were remanded to jail under relevant charges.
In her FIR, the elderly woman recounted her journey from Maidagin to Beniyabag. At Nakkhas Chauraha, a man entered her rickshaw, claiming police were conducting checks ahead and that he was with CID. He demanded to see her belongings, then swiftly snatched her earrings, ₹5,000 in cash, and her mobile phone before fleeing. The rickshaw driver also abandoned the vehicle and escaped, leading to the filing of a case under Section 319(2) of the IPC.
To track down the suspects, police reviewed CCTV footage from Maidagin and Chowk police stations. A tip-off about the suspects being near a public toilet close to a cow shelter resulted in their prompt arrest. The suspects were identified as Domaan from Salaarpur and Billu from Jalahupur.
During interrogation, Billu revealed their method: Domaan would drive the rickshaw while he impersonated a CID officer, specifically targeting vulnerable elderly passengers. This case highlights the importance of vigilance among seniors to safeguard against such scams in the community.
