Overview

• Balapur police arrested prime accused Syed Abdul Khadar, his uncle Habeed Haroon and two associates for plotting the ₹29 lakh heist.
• Officers recovered ₹28.2 lakh in cash, most of which was stashed at Khadar’s residence.
• Investigators say Khadar and Haroon lured victim Mohd Zakeer to a secluded spot near an Errakunta gas station under the pretense of a land purchase before attacking him.
• The stolen funds were divided on the spot, with Khadar giving each conspirator ₹20,000 and promising the remainder within two days.
• Rasheed Khan remains at large as police intensify efforts to apprehend him and complete the investigation.