Dubai Police honour Indian expat for tackling, pinning robber and foiling his bid to steal Dhs2.7m

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

A delegation of Dubai Police senior officers surprised Keshur Kara Chavada Karu Ghela, an Indian national, at his workplace to honour him for his brave act in foiling a criminal's attempt to rob a person's bag containing Dhs2,757,158 (Dhs2.7 million) in Dubai.

Headed by Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant Commandant-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, the delegation included Major General Dr Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Jebel Ali Police Station, Director of the Dubai Police Council of Police Stations Directors; Dr Major General Tariq Tahlak, Director of Naif Police Station; Brigadier Abdullah Khadim Sorour, Director of Bur Dubai Police Station, and a number of senior officers. Maj. Gen. Al Mansouri hailed Keshur who helped arrest the thief by tackling him and pinning him to the ground until the police patrols arrived.

He further lauded the young man's efforts and courage in intercepting the thief and foiling his attempt, indicating that his behaviour reflects his genuine commitment to the community and his wit in dealing with emergencies.

Maj. Gen. Al Mansouri explained that honouring Keshur in his workplace and among his colleagues and neighbours reflects Dubai Police's keenness on strengthening the concept of community partnership and reinforcing the sense of responsibility among individuals.

According to Dr Major General Tariq Tahlak, the incident happened when two Asian men were in the Naif area carrying two bags containing Dhs4,250,000 in cash of different currencies.

He indicated that the main suspect and his accomplices intercepted the Asians and snatched one of the two bags containing Dhs2,757,158.

"As the two Asian men shouted for help, Keshur saw the robber running with the stolen bag towards him, so he bravely tackled him, started wrestling with him, and pinned him to the ground until the police patrols arrived and made the arrest," Maj. Gen. Tahlak said.

Keshur expressed his pride and joy for being honoured by Dubai Police senior officers among his colleagues and explained that this is a medal of honour that he will forever cherish.