Hapur: A temple priest was allegedly robbed of a bag containing ₹1 lakh in broad daylight in the Pilkhuwa area, prompting a police investigation. Officers have begun examining CCTV footage from nearby locations to identify those involved.

According to preliminary information, the priest, a resident of a village under the Bhojpur police station limits, had withdrawn ₹1 lakh from a bank with the intention of purchasing a motorcycle. While he was returning home, three men on a motorcycle allegedly snatched his bag and fled the scene.

Police reached the spot soon after receiving the information and started collecting evidence. Investigators believe the incident was captured by a CCTV camera installed near the location, which is expected to help identify the suspects.

Senior police officials said that the investigation has revealed certain leads suggesting the possible involvement of someone familiar to the victim. They added that most aspects of the case have been examined and a detailed disclosure is likely to be made soon.