Jewller looted while travelling in bus

Akola, Aug 1 (UNI) A jeweller was robbed of cash and valuables to the tune of Rs 18 lakh while travelling in a state transport bus.

Rajkumar Shridhar Sakharkar (46), a resident of Risod in adjoining Washim district, was proceeding in the bus when five robbers in the bus snatched away his bag and fled after forcing the driver to halt.

Police pressed a dog squad into service and one of the culprits, Santosh Bajad, was traced and arrested. Four others are yet to be traced.

UNI