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“Good, you guys are thinking in the right direction,” the Commissioner smiled encouragingly and continued, “as per the footage that I have seen, the thief is lean, young and agile. The arrows found at the crime scene indicate that he has masonry experience. But, whether he operated alone, I’m not sure. I’m forming a team to check out the CCTV footage from all the nearby areas for the entry and exit points of the criminals. If he has a partner, we will find out. In the meantime, as I said, keep your eyes and ears open.”
While the Commissioner was in the team meeting, many reporters called his PA asking for updates on the case. The PA, in turn, called Anjani Kumar, who checked the news quickly and saw that the theft was breaking news, both locally and nationally. Just two days ago, on September 1, 2018, the Nizam’s precious gold tiffin box, a gold cup and saucer, estimated at over 50 crores together, had been on display in their majestic setting.
On September 3, the artefacts were gone. News of the theft had spread like wildfire. Local television channels, like Sakshi TV and ETV Telugu, broadcast the footage of the front of the museum, with police personnel bustling around busily. One sub-inspector gave a short soundbite confirming the story of the theft.
The story headlined national newspapers and online publications, like Hindustan Times, Firstpost, India Today, Deccan Chronicle, and The Economic Times, over the next few weeks.
Some of the members of the task force and the clues team had stayed back at the museum after the Commissioner had left, and he wanted all the latest updates. He called to ask if all the members were available now. When the response was in the affirmative, the Commissioner decided to hold another meeting with all the members of the task force and clues team.
Once everyone had settled down, Anjani Kumar started the meeting by reiterating their importance to this case. “As you know, you are the best of all my officers. The time has come for you to prove your mettle again. This is an important case and pressure will build up from all quarters. The government’s top brass, politicians, the administrative machinery, media, both print and electronic, the general public and the museum authorities will all monitor the progress of this case. But, ignore all the hullabaloo and just focus on the work at hand. Remember, we might get negative press and receive a lot of flak if we can’t solve this case quickly. Don’t let any of these events distract or dishearten you. If we focus and do our jobs sincerely, we will ultimately win. We must ensure nothing is overlooked in investigating this case. All possible angles should be investigated with utmost sincerity.”
The task force team agreed enthusiastically. “We will do our best, Sir,” they chorused. The Commissioner felt reassured by their response.
“This is a major challenge for the Commissionerate and it’s my responsibility to bring the artefacts back to the museum. I will form several teams for this purpose as soon as I complete this meeting. You will need to monitor their investigation to ensure an absolutely foolproof investigation. I assure you that all the necessary logistical support for this case will be taken care of immediately. Spare no expense. I’ll personally ensure that we get the necessary monetary support. Utilise all the resources that you need in the Commissionerate. No need for prior approval. I don’t want any delay due to red tape and paperwork. Raise any requirement and I will immediately sanction it. I’ll also release some advance money and distribute it among you to meet any expenses during the investigation. I’ll give you complete operational freedom but ensure results as soon as possible.”....
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