In a shocking incident, Delhi businessman Karan Chopra was held hostage and robbed of over Rs 30 lakh by armed robbers at his Ghitorni farmhouse. The criminals also forced him to his Gurgaon office, stealing more cash. Police have apprehended two suspects and are investigating the possibility of an inside job, focusing on the security guard and past employees.
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