Three armed robbers dressed in police uniform looted the staff of a petrol pump in Moya town near Talhar on Wednesday.
According to a report, the armed robbers appeared at the petrol pump, held the staff hostage at gunpoint and decamped with looted cash, mobile phones, and a motorcycle after a swift operation.
The armed men also tortured the staff on resistance, creating an atmosphere of fear and panic. The looted petrol pump owner has appealed to the government to provide justice.
The police have registered a report and initiated an investigation into the robbery incident. This act of robbery has left the local community in a state of uncertainty and fear, prompting residents to demand stricter security measures.