Imphal: In a shocking act of robbery, a group of armed miscreants looted Rs 1.5 lakh from an fuel refilling station in Manipur’s southern region on Saturday afternoon.
The incident unfolded around 4 pm at M/S Yumnam & Son Oil Pump situated at Sekmaijin Hangoon, Imphal West, falling under the jurisdiction of Mayang Imphal police.
The proprietor of the oil pump, Y Ingobi, lodged a detailed complaint with the authorities, narrating the harrowing events that transpired in front of his eyes.
According to the complaint, approximately 15 unidentified individuals arrived at the scene in three SUVs and launched an unprovoked and violent attack.
Brandishing firearms, the assailants threatened the oil pump’s staff, vandalized CCTV cameras, and forcibly removed their hard drives. They also vandalized glass panes in the office and destroyed the on-site POS machine, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake.
At the time of the incident, Ingobi was away from the premises. Staff members recounted being subjected to threats of violence when they questioned the motives of the attackers.
In his appeal for justice, Ingobi urged the public to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators responsible for the heinous crime.
The local police have initiated an investigation into the incident and are actively pursuing leads to track down the culprits. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any relevant information that could aid in the swift resolution of the case.
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