Islampur, 31st July: Sensation prevailed after 4 lakh rupees went missing from the motorcycle boot of Sabbir Alam, a resident of Baniyahat area, in broad daylight. The incident created a stir in the Islampur Bazar area.
According to sources, after Sabbir Alam withdrew the said amount from a nationalized bank, he parked his motorcycle at the roadside and went to a nearby shop. However, he was shocked to find his motorcycle boot broken and the 4 lakh rupees missing on his return. He then immediately reported the incident to the Islampur police.
In this context, Sabbir Alam stated that he had withdrawn 4 lakh 40 thousand rupees to pay the wages of the tea garden workers. He further stated that someone might have followed him and grabbing the right opportunity, fled away with the money.