Kanpur News: Instagram Reel Leads To Arrest Of Robbers Who Stole Large Amount Of Money From Astrologer

The person operating the camera also held a stack of Rs 500 currency notes in their hand as a pile of cash lay on the bed. Through digital tracking, the police successfully identified and arrested one of the thieves, recovering approximately Rs 2 lakh in cash and two mobile phones from the suspect.

By Jasreet Kaur
Thu, 05 Oct 2023 11:29 PM (IST)
Source:JND

Kanpur News: A man who stole a substantial amount of money from an astrologer's residence in Kanpur was apprehended when he and his associates shared an Instagram video showcasing the stolen cash. Tarun Sharma, the astrologer, reported the theft to the authorities, who obtained CCTV footage capturing the thieves in the act.

Despite this evidence, the police initially couldn't locate them. The accused then opted to create an Instagram video to flaunt the stolen cash. They spread the money on a hotel bed, recorded the video, and uploaded it to Instagram.

The person operating the camera also held a stack of Rs 500 currency notes in their hand as a pile of cash lay on the bed. Through digital tracking, the police successfully identified and arrested one of the thieves, recovering approximately Rs 2 lakh in cash and two mobile phones from the suspect.