Ramesh Yadav, the newly appointed State Secretary of the BJP’s Pichhda Morcha (Backward Classes Wing), returned to Kanpur after assuming office in Lucknow on Monday. He celebrated his political elevation through the day. Congratulations and celebrations continued till late evening.
The police are currently scrutinising CCTV footage from the farmhouse and surrounding areas in an effort to identify the masked perpetrators. Police have not been able to identify the robbers yet. Around 14 staff members, including four security guards, four gunmen and a driver, have been rounded up for questioning, according to reports.
They first overpowered Ramesh Yadav and tied his hands and feet. News of the robbery at the residence of a prominent leader from the ruling party caused a stir within the police department. Senior officers rushed to the scene overnight. Joint Police Commissioner Dr Vipin Tada, DCP (South) Deependra Nath Chaudhary, and a heavy police contingent arrived at the location and initiated an investigation.
They then ransacked the house, making off with cash and valuables worth around Rs 50 lakh.
The criminals had arrived fully prepared, according to his account to the police.
