Robbers Steal Helicopter In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

In a rare and startling event, a helicopter robbery was reported in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. The incident surfaced after pilot Ravindra Singh lodged a complaint with the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), claiming that a group of 15-20 individuals forcefully entered the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar airstrip, assaulted him, and dismantled parts of the helicopter before escaping with them in a truck.

The truck, according to Singh, had a Rajasthan registration and was a 16-tyre vehicle. Singh, associated with SAR Aviation Service Private Limited, recounted the harrowing experience. “They threatened me, saying, ‘Stand quietly, or we will cut off your legs.’ After that, they dismantled the helicopter, loaded the parts into the truck, and drove away,” he said.

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Helicopter Robbery in Meerut Suspected to Be Linked to Business Dispute

The unusual helicopter robbery has sparked curiosity, with police investigating whether it was a planned theft or the result of a business conflict within the aviation company. Meerut SSP Vipin Tada confirmed the complaint but indicated that the incident, which occurred four months ago, seems to stem from a dispute between business partners. The case is now under investigation by CO Brahmapuri.

The Incident of Robbery

The incident reportedly took place on May 10, 2024, at the Partapur airstrip in Meerut. Pilot Ravindra Singh, a retired Air Force captain and shareholder-director of SAR Aviation, claimed that the helicopter, identified as VT-TTBB, had been sent to the airstrip for maintenance. He received a call from a mechanic informing him that the helicopter was being dismantled by a group of miscreants.

Singh rushed to the scene and found that the group had surrounded the helicopter and were removing its parts. “When I tried to stop them, they assaulted me and threatened me. Eventually, they loaded the helicopter parts into a truck and drove away,” he said.

Singh also claimed that despite immediately informing the Partapur police, the authorities could not prevent the theft. The pilot further alleged that despite filing multiple complaints, no action has been taken, which prompted him to escalate the matter to the SSP.

CO Brahmapuri, Antariksha Jain, has been tasked with investigating the case. “The incident took place on May 10, but the complaint was filed only now, raising questions. We are identifying the truck and its driver, and will investigate further to locate the helicopter,” Jain said.

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