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The Hindu e-Paper of November 23, 2025, reports on the arrest of three young men in Bengaluru for robbing a 54-year-old car wash attendant at knifepoint. The Wilson Garden Police apprehended Vikram (19), Saravana (20), and Surya (19), all daily wage laborers who also play music at events. The robbery occurred near the Ayyappa Temple in Shantinagar on November 15th. Police used CCTV footage and distinctive clothing details to track down the suspects, who are reportedly drug addicts, living in the L.R. Nagar slum quarters. The stolen items were recovered, and the men have been charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act.
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Bengaluru Police Nab Trio in Shantinagar Knifepoint Robbery
Bengaluru, November 23, 2025 – Three men have been arrested by the Wilson Garden Police in connection with the knifepoint robbery of a 54-year-old car wash attendant in Shantinagar. The incident occurred in the early hours of November 15th near the Ayyappa Temple.
The accused have been identified as Vikram, 19, Saravana, 20, and Surya, 19. Authorities report that the three are daily wage laborers who supplement their income by playing musical instruments at weddings and funerals.
According to police reports, the victim was accosted while returning home from work on his two-wheeler. The trio allegedly threatened him with a knife before stealing his mobile phone and a silver chain. Inspector Farooq Pasha M.G. launched a suo moto investigation, despite the victim’s initial reluctance to file a formal complaint.
Police meticulously reviewed footage from over 300 CCTV cameras along the suspects’ escape route, ultimately leading them to the L.R. Nagar slum quarters in Adugodi on Saturday. Distinctive clues, including a white bandana and a reflective sticker on a jacket, proved crucial in identifying the individuals.
“All three suspects are known drug addicts,” stated a police spokesperson. “Saravana already has a prior robbery case registered against him in Adugodi.”
After the trio reportedly confessed to the crime and the stolen valuables were recovered, the victim agreed to file a formal complaint. The accused have been booked under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act and are currently in judicial custody. The investigation is ongoing.
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