Trader robbed at gunpoint

A trader was today robbed of Rs 5 lakh at gunpoint by three men on a motorcycle, in Masuri town here, police said.

The incident took place when Vineet, a wholesaler of groceries, was returning on his scooty after collecting money from retailers at around 4 PM, they said.

"When Vineet reached near IMS institute, three bikers waylaid him. The robbers snatched his bag containing Rs 5 lakh at gunpoint," said Assistant Superintendent of Police Ashish Srivastav.

"An FIR has been registered against unknown persons and a manhunt has been launched to nab the robbers," he added.