Dacoits ‘complain’ of gang rape to enter house

Nagpur: A gang of six dacoits adopted an intriguing ploy to enter the residence of Bharat and Sunanda Parate at HB Nagar near Chikhli Overbridge on Friday afternoon. They escaped with valuables, including Rs40,000 cash, worth Rs1.55 lakh at knifepoint. The gang posed as relatives of a gang rape survivor, claiming she was in hospital after being exploited by Bharat and Sunanda’s 21-year-old son Akash and his friends.
Sunanda was at home with a domestic help and a neighbour when the dacoits gained entry by saying they had come to complain about Akash, who works as a teacher at Sangeeta High School at Vinobha Bhave Nagar, a school managed by the Parates. After gaining entry, the dacoits brandished a knife to threaten the women. The three women were watched by two dacoits while the rest robbed the place.
Youth ends life over financial woes
Ankush Dhok (22) hanged himself to death at his residence at Hirwi Nagar at Nandanvan on Thursday night. Ankush, only son of his parents, owned a garments shop near his house. The shop was closed down three months ago due to financial losses. Ankush was demanding some money to reopen the shop, said his father Sukharam (49) who works as a sanitary worker. Cops said no suicide note was found.
Gold, cash worth Rs1.6 lakh stolen
Gold valuables and cash, total worth Rs1.26 lakh, was stolen from the bag of Darshana Uttarwar (40) while she was boarding a ST bus at Chhattrapati Square on Thursday evening. Rana Pratap Nagar police have registered an offence of theft. Uttarwar, a native of Yavatmal, had come to the city to meet her relatives. The theft came to light when Uttarwar found her bag unchained.
Distressed man hangs self to death
Rajesh Prajapati (33), resident of Vyankatesh Nagar, hanged himself to death at his residence on Thursday. The body was first spotted by his wife and nephew. Family members claimed that Rajesh, a civil contractor, was suffering from chronic mental illness for which he was undergoing treatment. He was also facing financial problems, they told cops. Nandanvan police have registered a case. Cops said no suicide note was found.
Hackers withdraw Rs1.10 lakh from man’s account
Pushpak Rangari (28), resident of Prabudha Nagar, Kamptee, lost Rs1.10 lakh after his account was hacked and the money was withdrawn from his two bank accounts without his knowledge. Rangari, who works as an accountant in Nivesh Security Limited, lodged complaint at Jaripatka police station on Thursday.