Police arrests two for robbing couple in Lonavala

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 12:22 [IST]

Lonavala, Pune, Mar 7 (UNI) Police arrested two persons today, for robbing a couple in a private hotel here, while another person is absconding.

Police said the couple Sachin Arvind Sahasrabuddhe (35) and his wife Reshma went to Lonavala and they parked their car and retired for the night. In the morning of March five, Sachin found his car, mobile and cash of Rs 6,500 missing.

He immediately called on his mobile and the robber, who stole it disclosed that he have received a 'supari' of Rs five lakh to murder him (Sachin). The robber said since he has recieved only Rs 25,000 if Sachin pays the rest of the amount he will be spared.

Sachin approached the police, who traced the call and as per their instructions went to Muhammad Ali Road. They nabbed the robber and his accomplice after laying a trap.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-ROBBERS NABBED

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