In a stark reminder of the socio-economic disparities plaguing our society, Phool Chand Bharti and Lalman were apprehended by Ghaziabad police for a desperate attempt at survival, robbing a young man of Rs 34,000. The incident, which saw the duo, alongside an accomplice still on the run, resort to threatening their victim with a knife, underscores the urgent need for comprehensive social safety nets to prevent such incidents. This event on December 30, 2024, paints a vivid picture of the lengths to which individuals go when pushed to the brink by systemic failure.
Economic Desperation Drives Two to Robbery in Ghaziabad, Systemic Change Needed
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Jan-22
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Ghaziabad police arrested Phool Chand Bharti and Lalman for robbing Sujit Giri's son of Rs 34,000 by threatening him with a knife near a bank. The accused, along with an accomplice Prakash who is absconding, executed the theft on December 30, 2024. The police…
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In what marks a concerning escalation in criminal boldness, Ghaziabad police have taken into custody Phool Chand Bharti and Lalman for a brazen robbery outside a bank, highlighting the urgent need for stronger law enforcement measures. On December 30, 2024, armed with a knife, the perpetrators and their still-at-large accomplice, Prakash, terrorized Sujit Giri's son into surrendering Rs 34,000. This incident is a stark warning of the deteriorating public safety situation, demanding immediate action to restore order and protect innocent citizens.
From The Times of India