The Crime Branch Central Investigation Department (CB-CID) on Saturday announced ₹2 lakh cash reward to anyone providing information on cases relating to the heist of ₹5.78 crore worth soiled currencies from the Salem-Chennai Express on August 8 last year and the murder of K. N. Ramajeyam, younger brother of K.N. Nehru, senior functionary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
The currencies were stolen from the parcel van of the train by breaking the roof of the train. No breakthrough has been achieved in the case.
On March 29, 2012, Ramajeyam was allegedly murdered after he was abducted by unidentified assailants from Thillai Nagar in Tiruchi. His body was found in a bush on the banks of the Cauvery near Thiruvalarsolai.
“Public have been providing information on the cases and all information has been thoroughly verified by us. We need more information to crack the cases. There are several missing links. Any positive information will solve the cases and the real culprits will be brought to book,” said a senior CB-CID police officer.
“The public are informed that they need not reveal their identity while disclosing details. The CB-CID assures the public that the identity of the caller providing information would be kept confidential,” he said.
Information can be provided either through SMS, Whatsapp or by calling 044-28511600; mobile/Whatsapp on 99400 22422, 99400 33233.
