Daylight robbery: Petrol pump robbery sparks outrage in Ranchi

In a botched daylight robbery, two motorcycle-riding assailants got away with Rs 14 lakh from a petrol pump employee in Ranchi on Thursday, according to local police reports.

The daring theft took place near a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Kathitand area, administered under the jurisdiction of Ratu police station.

Ratu police station in-charge Ram Narayan Singh revealed that the criminals targeted the employee while he was on his way to deposit the substantial amount. Authorities are actively investigating to apprehend those responsible for the crime.

(With contributions from agencies.)