<p>Kolkata: Eight individuals, including five CISF personnel, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a robbery committed under the pretext of a raid by income tax (I-T) sleuths on the eastern fringes of Kolkata on March 18, police said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The arrested Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel include an inspector, a head constable and three constables, one of whom is a woman.</p>.<p>According to police officials, the incident occurred on March 18 morning, when a gang, impersonating income tax officers, raided the residence of Vinita Singh, who stays with her daughter, in the Chinar Park area.</p>.<p>According to Vinita's complaint, the robbers took away Rs 3 lakh in cash, jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh, and a digital video recorder (DVR) that was linked to the CCTV cameras.</p>.Ragpicker by day, burglar by night: Delhi Police arrests 22-year-old thief.<p>The absence of a seizure list raised suspicion among the family members, prompting them to lodge a complaint at the Baguihati Police Station.</p>.<p>The police launched an investigation, reviewed CCTV footage and conducted interrogations, the officials said.</p>.<p>The investigation led to the arrest of the suspects, beginning with two individuals in Kolkata and later tracking down CISF personnel from Farakka in Murshidabad district, they said.</p>.<p>The police are still searching for other suspects who may be involved in the crime.</p>.<p>Further investigation revealed that there had been a property dispute between Vinita Singh and her stepmother, Arati Singh, following the death of Vinita’s father.</p>.<p>Arati reportedly had connections with an arrested CISF inspector, and contacted him to orchestrate the robbery, the police officials said.</p>.<p>The stolen items were allegedly to be shared between Arati and the conspirators.</p>.<p>Arati Singh has also been arrested, the officials said.</p>.<p>The police confirmed that the accused were arrested under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections related to theft, forgery, and cheating.</p>.<p>The investigation is going on, and authorities are working to track down other individuals involved.</p>.<p>In an update posted on social media platform X, the Bidhannagar Police said, “The case regarding the fake Income Tax raid was registered at Baguihati PS (Baguihati PS Case No. 192/25 dated 18.03.2025), and as of now, eight individuals, including five serving CISF personnel, have been arrested. The investigation is still ongoing.” PTI PNT BDC</p>
<p>Kolkata: Eight individuals, including five CISF personnel, were arrested for their alleged involvement in a robbery committed under the pretext of a raid by income tax (I-T) sleuths on the eastern fringes of Kolkata on March 18, police said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>The arrested Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel include an inspector, a head constable and three constables, one of whom is a woman.</p>.<p>According to police officials, the incident occurred on March 18 morning, when a gang, impersonating income tax officers, raided the residence of Vinita Singh, who stays with her daughter, in the Chinar Park area.</p>.<p>According to Vinita's complaint, the robbers took away Rs 3 lakh in cash, jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh, and a digital video recorder (DVR) that was linked to the CCTV cameras.</p>.Ragpicker by day, burglar by night: Delhi Police arrests 22-year-old thief.<p>The absence of a seizure list raised suspicion among the family members, prompting them to lodge a complaint at the Baguihati Police Station.</p>.<p>The police launched an investigation, reviewed CCTV footage and conducted interrogations, the officials said.</p>.<p>The investigation led to the arrest of the suspects, beginning with two individuals in Kolkata and later tracking down CISF personnel from Farakka in Murshidabad district, they said.</p>.<p>The police are still searching for other suspects who may be involved in the crime.</p>.<p>Further investigation revealed that there had been a property dispute between Vinita Singh and her stepmother, Arati Singh, following the death of Vinita’s father.</p>.<p>Arati reportedly had connections with an arrested CISF inspector, and contacted him to orchestrate the robbery, the police officials said.</p>.<p>The stolen items were allegedly to be shared between Arati and the conspirators.</p>.<p>Arati Singh has also been arrested, the officials said.</p>.<p>The police confirmed that the accused were arrested under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections related to theft, forgery, and cheating.</p>.<p>The investigation is going on, and authorities are working to track down other individuals involved.</p>.<p>In an update posted on social media platform X, the Bidhannagar Police said, “The case regarding the fake Income Tax raid was registered at Baguihati PS (Baguihati PS Case No. 192/25 dated 18.03.2025), and as of now, eight individuals, including five serving CISF personnel, have been arrested. The investigation is still ongoing.” PTI PNT BDC</p>