A Manipuri youth disguised in women’s clothing attempted to rob a bank manager’s home in Kalpataru Society, Pimpri Chinchwad. Armed with a gun, 19 bullets, and explosives, he was arrested.
Pimpri Chinchwad | August 6, 2025: — A shocking incident unfolded within the Sangvi police station limits of Pimpri Chinchwad, where a highly educated IT engineer from Manipur, Sangboi Kom Serto, attempted an armed robbery at the residence of a Punjab National Bank manager inside the upscale Kalpataru Society Phase III.
The incident occurred on July 31 around 7 PM, when Sangboi, dressed in women’s clothing and with a scarf over his face, tried to enter the home of Sitaram Badeja under the pretext of delivering a courier. He posed as a parcel delivery agent and claimed a package needed to be handed over in Badeja’s name.
When confronted by Gagan Badeja and Madhur Badeja, the sons of the bank manager, a scuffle broke out. Sangboi pulled out a handgun and began attacking the brothers, but the duo bravely resisted, overpowered, and tied him up with a rope inside their home. Police were immediately called, and the accused was handed over to the Sangvi Police.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the handgun was licensed, but Sangboi also possessed 19 bullets, two hand grenade-like objects made using bullets, plastic pipes, and electric wires, and a kukri. Police believe he created the explosive-like items to threaten or create panic in case he was caught during the robbery attempt.
Further inquiry revealed that Sangboi Kom Serto is an IT engineer who turned to crime after losing his job, reportedly due to financial pressure.
In light of the weapons and explosives involved, the Sangvi police have filed a serious case against him under the Indian Penal Code Sections 309(6), 312, 333, as well as Sections 25(3) and 25(4) of the Arms Act, 1959, and relevant sections of the Maharashtra Police Act. The accused is now in police custody, and further investigation is underway.
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