(1.) This is an application under Sec. 439 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 in connection with C.R. No.665 of 2021 registered with Yavat Police Station for offences punishable under Sec. 395 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973.
(2.) According to prosecution, the informant, Hitendra Balasaheb Jadhav was working with a courier company. On 2/8/2021 at about 5.00 p.m. when the informant was travelling with cash of Rs.26.00 lakh in a State Transport bus along with witness Vikas Janardan Bobade, another witness Santosh Manohar Bobade boarded the bus. Around 1.15 a.m. the bus was haulted and three persons boarded the bus. They inquired with the conductor about the passengers having pass. On being pointed out by the conductor towards informant and other witnesses, the persons assaulted and dragged them out of the bus. They took bags containing cash and mobile phone from the informant and other witnesses and told them that police patrolling vehicle would be coming and they need to see them at police station. Two persons ride army colour bullet motorcycle and two persons fled on a scooty-like motorcycle.
(3.) On complaint being filed, the investigating agency completed the investigation by effecting recovery, seizure of goods and conducting Test Identification Parade (TIP). The applicant is arrested on 6/8/2021.