Interstate Gang's Kingpin Arrested Following Jharkhand Bank Heist
Jharkhand bank robbery cracked, interstate gang’s alleged kingpin held in Varanasi
Hindustan Times
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A joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force and Jharkhand Police led to the arrest of three members of an interstate gang, including its alleged leader, Mohammad Afzal, in Varanasi. They are suspected of robbing a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Barhi, Jharkhand, on April 24, stealing nearly ₹4.22 lakh and 4 kg of gold ornaments.
- 01Three gang members arrested, including alleged leader Mohammad Afzal.
- 02Robbery occurred on April 24 at a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Barhi, Jharkhand.
- 03Gang planned the robbery for weeks, targeting isolated bank branches.
- 04Recovered items include ₹20 lakh cash and 912.22 grams of gold.
- 05Gang suspected of involvement in multiple robberies across several states.
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A significant bank robbery at a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Barhi, Hazaribagh district, Jharkhand, was solved through a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Jharkhand Police. The robbery, which occurred on April 24, involved armed assailants who stole nearly 4 kg of gold ornaments and ₹4.22 lakh (approximately $5,000 USD) in cash. The police arrested three alleged gang members, including the kingpin, Mohammad Afzal, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The gang had meticulously planned the heist, surveying bank branches for weeks to identify targets with minimal security. During the robbery, they overpowered bank staff, disabled the alarm system, and escaped with their loot. Following the incident, police recovered 912.22 grams of gold, ₹20 lakh (approximately $24,000 USD) in cash, six mobile phones, and an SUV linked to the crime. Investigators believe the gang has executed similar robberies in West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttarakhand, and they suspect that the proceeds from these crimes may have been invested in real estate.
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The successful operation has enhanced security and trust in local banking institutions, potentially deterring future robberies.
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