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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Time of India
Cash ‘rains' as snatching bid at UP dhaba runs into rough weather; locals return businessman's Rs 5.65 lakh
Video grab shows people collecting currency notes scattered on the road PRAYAGRAJ : In a bizarre episode reminiscent of a scene from popular Netflix series Money Heist, a sudden shower of currency notes stunned onlookers and customers at a dhaba on Prayagraj-Kanpur highway in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district -till they realised the 'windfall' had come from a snatching bid having run into rough weather. As the cash flew around Jaiswal Dhaba late Thursday evening, it sparked a mad scramble to collect the money with hardly a thought about where the notes came from. But the bigger surprise, a pleasant one, came later when cops and Good Samaritans appealed to people to return the cash to its rightful owner, Bhavesh Kumar Barot , explaining to them he had been the victim of the snatching attempt. They returned -every single one of them -the full stash of Rs 5.65 lakh. Police said Gujarat-based businessman Barot had collected payments in Prayagraj and was headed to Delhi on a bus that had stopped at the eatery around 9.15pm. As the snatcher took away his bag filled with the cash, it burst open and the notes spilled out, scattering in the wind and leading to the scrum. His plan thwarted, the snatcher fled. Cops, alerted about the crime, arrived soon after and intervened to ensure Barot got his cash back from the people who had collected it. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, co-passengers and staff at the dhaba also joined the recovery effort. Many scoped up the scattered cash and handed them back to Barot along with some of other items that had fallen out.
Mint
17-05-2025
- Mint
A thief, flying cash, and a twist - UP dhaba crowd returns every note
In an incident that seemed straight out of the Netflix crime drama 'Money Heist', a surreal 'rain' of currency stunned people at the Jaiswal Dhaba, located along the Prayagraj-Kanpur highway in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district. What initially appeared to be a bizarre stroke of luck for diners and travellers soon unravelled into the dramatic aftermath of a foiled theft attempt. The peculiar scene unfolded around 9:15pm on Thursday when Bhavesh Kumar Barot, a businessman from Gujarat, was en route to Delhi after concluding business dealings in Prayagraj. Travelling aboard a luxury coach, Barot alighted with fellow passengers at the dhaba for a short refreshment halt. It was during this brief stop that an unidentified thief made a sudden attempt to snatch Barot's bag, which was reportedly stuffed with cash amounting to ₹ 5.65 lakh, TOI reported. In the chaos that ensued, the bag burst open, releasing a flurry of currency notes into the air. A strong gust of wind carried the notes in multiple directions, creating an astonishing sight that instantly drew the attention of bystanders and diners. As people scrambled to collect the airborne cash, what looked like a scene of opportunism quickly turned into an unexpected display of public conscience. Once local authorities and members of the public were made aware of the true nature of the incident, an appeal was made - both by the police and by good samaritans present at the dhaba - for people to return the money to its rightful owner. In a show of honesty, "every single one of them—and all of it!" was handed back to Barot, according to the police. Speaking to the media, Barot expressed heartfelt appreciation for the integrity shown by the public and his co-passengers. He credited the swift and sincere efforts of the dhaba staff and fellow travellers for helping him recover the entirety of his belongings, including clothing that had also fallen from the bag during the scuffle. Meanwhile, Kokhraj police have launched an investigation and registered an FIR against the unknown culprit under section 62 of the BNS (attempt to commit offence). Authorities are reviewing available CCTV footage and questioning witnesses in an effort to identify and apprehend the perpetrator.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Time of India
When cash ‘rained' at a dhaba & goodness flowed thereafter!
Prayagraj: In a bizarre incident reminiscent of a scene from the popular Netflix series 'Money Heist', a sudden 'rain' of cash surprised onlookers, passengers, and customers at Jaiswal Dhaba on the Prayagraj-Kanpur highway in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district. Well, it later turned out to be a heist bid actually. The unexpected shower of currency notes sparked a mad scramble as people rushed to collect as much cash as possible. But the bigger surprise, a pleasant one rather, came later when the police and the good samaritans at the dhaba appealed to the people to return the cash to its rightful owner explaining to them how he had been the victim of a theft bid. And they returned -- every single one of them -- and all of it! Police said Gujarat-based businessman Bhavesh Kumar Barot , who had collected payments from his contacts in Prayagraj, was the unfortunate victim of the theft attempt. As a thief tried to snatch his bag filled with currency notes, it burst open, and the notes spilled out, scattering in the wind. The unexpected spectacle drew a crowd, with many eager to grab a share of the unexpected windfall. Upon being alerted, police later intervened to get the businessman his cash from the people who collected it. The incident occurred around 9:15 pm on Thursday when Barot was travelling from Prayagraj to Delhi in a luxury bus. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ready to Live in 2, 3 & 4 BHK from ₹3.60 Cr* in Sec 22 Ambience Creacions, Gurugram Learn More Undo As passengers disembarked at Jaiswal Dhaba for refreshments, the thief snatched the bag, which accidentally opened, spilling cash onto the ground. A strong gust of wind scattered the currency notes, prompting bystanders to scramble for the money. However, upon being alerted, the police intervened, recovering the cash from those who had collected it and returning it to the businessman. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, co-passengers and staff at Jaiswal Dhaba came together to help the businessman recover his stolen cash. After the bag was snatched and its contents spilled out, the good samaritans collected the scattered currency notes and clothes and handed them back to the owner. Barot expressed his gratitude to the co-passengers and dhaba staff, stating that he recovered his entire amount of Rs 5.65 lakh. Meanwhile, Kokhraj police, acting upon the complaint of the victim, lodged an FIR against the unidentified thief under section 62 of BNS (attempt to commit offence).
