Attempted Robbery in Tinsukia, Driver foils plan

Tinsukia: A gang of six robbers tried to rob a Maruti Van in broad daylight near Bharbheta Bengali village under Bordubi Police Station in Tinsukia District; however, the attempt was foiled by the smart van driver.

As per reports, the gang of six robbers carrying arms was chasing the Maruti Van in motorcycles, when they spotted by the car driver and accordingly, he exceeded the speed limit which resulted in the robbers to call off the pursuit.

Robbers also open fired targeting the car driver, but, he managed to escape from the spot safely.

It is to be noted that the driver was carrying cash Rs 26,50,000 inside the car, the amount was reportedly withdrawn from Tinsukia Axis Bank on the same day. Moreover, the cash amount was supposed to be distributed amongst the tea garden workers at Mahakali Tea Estate as daily wages.

Meanwhile, Bordubi Police team is carrying out an investigation in connection to the incident.

So far no arrests have been made from the area.

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