The Karachi Police have found the security in-charge of a cash van responsible for orchestrating a massive heist, looting a sum of Rs300 million, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Saturday.
According to police officials, the cash van had initially departed from Tariq Road to deliver the money to a private bank in the Federal B Area in Karachi.
Supervisor Wajid, driver Waseem, and two guards, Akhtar and Niaz, were on board in the cash van. Wajid was in contact with the remaining bandits.
The incident occurred when the crew stopped near Rizwan Park to have tea. While they were stopped, four unarmed robbers approached and took control of the vehicle.
Investigators revealed that the van’s security guards stood outside with the doors wide open for about 15 minutes.
The security in-charge actively aided the criminals by taking the keys from the guards, getting into the vehicle, and closing the doors.
Surprisingly, the robbers did not carry any weapons and left behind two pistols and a repeater rifle possessed by the guards.
The suspects then drove the van into a street near Altaf Pakwan, where they transferred bags containing the staggering Rs 300 million into a getaway vehicle. The security in charge, who hailed from Parachinar, fled the scene alongside the culprits.
While authorities have taken the remaining security guards and the driver into custody for questioning, a formal case has not yet been registered as the search for the prime suspects continues.
The investigation of the massive heist is underway, examining all the perspectives.
Reporter: Shahrukh Shah