11.34 lakh stolen from passenger's bag in broad daylight on Kolkata bus

On December 16, Rafikul Islam Sekh, a 40-year-old resident of Haripur, Purba Burdwan, reported that Rs. 11.34 lakh was stolen from his bag while traveling on a bus from Howrah to Burrabazar in Kolkata. The theft occurred around 11:00 AM as he was alighting from the bus at Pagaya Patty, located on Mahatma Gandhi Road in Burrabazar. Sekh was carrying a significant amount of cash, and he stated that the theft happened while he was disembarking from the bus, which was crowded at the time.

The case was filed at Burrabazar Police Station on December 17, under Section 303(2) of the BNS. Police immediately began an investigation into the theft, which involves the review of CCTV footage from the bus as well as nearby areas, such as Mahatma Gandhi Road and Pagaya Patty. The police are looking to identify any suspects or witnesses who may have seen the crime or have information related to the incident.

As part of the investigation, the police have questioned three individuals—Santa Swami (53), Kabita Swami (46), and Sakila Banu (50)—who are residents of Bandel, Hooghly. The three were reportedly near Hastings More, Kolkata, on December 29, and their connection to the theft is being explored. Authorities are examining any potential links between these individuals and the incident. The police are continuing to gather information, including witness statements and further surveillance footage, to track down the thief and resolve the case. No arrests have been made at this stage, and the investigation remains ongoing.