Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway Robbery: Trio Apprehended After Terrifying Knifepoint Attack on Tamil Nadu Cop's Family

In a rapid and decisive operation, Bengaluru Rural police have successfully apprehended three individuals suspected of a terrifying knifepoint robbery that targeted a Tamil Nadu police inspector and his family on the Bengaluru-Mysuru National Highway. The incident, which sent shivers down the spine of highway commuters, occurred in the early hours of October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, near Sulthanpalya under Bidadi police limits.

The victims, identified as Senthil Velavan, a police inspector from Tamil Nadu, his wife, and their son, were en route from Chennai to Mysuru when they decided to pull over for a brief rest by the roadside.

What began as a moment of respite quickly escalated into a nightmare as three armed assailants emerged from the darkness. Brandishing knives, the criminals accosted the family, subjecting them to a horrifying ordeal.

The robbers made off with a significant haul, including 45 grams of gold ornaments, two valuable mobile phones, Rs 5,000 in cash, ATM cards, and crucial documents.

The brazenness of the attack, particularly against a law enforcement officer, sparked immediate and robust action from the local authorities.

Upon receiving the complaint, the Bidadi police swiftly registered a case under stringent sections of the Indian Penal Code, specifically 397 (robbery with attempt to cause death or grievous hurt) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention).

Recognizing the gravity of the crime, a dedicated special team was promptly constituted to track down the culprits.

Through meticulous investigation, surveillance, and intelligence gathering, the special team achieved a breakthrough, leading to the identification and subsequent arrest of the three accused: Lokesh, 22, from Channapatna; Teja, 20, from Bidadi; and Charan, 20, from Bengaluru.

Their arrests mark a significant victory for law enforcement in curbing highway crime.

Crucially, the police were successful in recovering the majority of the stolen items from the apprehended individuals, including the gold ornaments, mobile phones, and cash, bringing a measure of relief and justice to the traumatized family.

The recovery underscores the effectiveness of the police operation.

During interrogation, the trio confessed to their involvement in this particular robbery and reportedly admitted to carrying out similar incidents along the highway. Their modus operandi involved targeting vehicles that had pulled over late at night, exploiting the vulnerability of unsuspecting travelers.

The arrests are expected to significantly deter future highway robberies in the region, ensuring safer commutes for countless travelers.