Chhattisgarh Robbery: Four Men, Two Women Arrested in Surajpur; Child Held at Knifepoint During Rs 1.5 Lakh Loot

November 7, 2026

Surajpur: Police have arrested six people, including two women, in connection with a robbery and dacoity at a house in the Bhatgaon police station area of Chhattisgarh’s Surajpur district. The accused allegedly held a knife against a child’s neck to terrorise the family before fleeing with Rs 1.5 lakh in cash and mobile phones.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place in Adhina Salka village, where six people travelling in a car allegedly entered a house late at night and threatened the occupants before carrying out the robbery.

The accused allegedly put a knife to the child’s neck and intimidated other family members. They then looted Rs 1.5 lakh from a cupboard and took away mobile phones, leaving the family terrified.

Six Accused Arrested, Cash and Mobile Phones Recovered

After receiving information about the incident, police launched an investigation and subsequently arrested all six accused, comprising four men and two women.

The accused were taken into custody in connection with the robbery and dacoity case and later sent to jail on judicial remand.

During the investigation, police recovered items worth approximately Rs 4.60 lakh from them. The seized items included Rs 1.40 lakh in cash, six mobile phones and a knife allegedly used during the crime.

Car Used in Robbery Also Seized

Police also seized a Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire car allegedly used by the accused to reach the house and carry out the robbery.

A stole allegedly used by the accused to conceal their faces during the incident was also recovered.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crime and examining the individual roles of all six arrested accused. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Bhatgaon police station in Surajpur district.