In Surat, Gujarat, police shot a robbery suspect in the leg after he opened fire during an attempted escape. The suspect, Shubham Thakur, was part of a gang that allegedly looted ₹50 lakh from a State Bank of India branch on April 27, 2023.

• 01Shubham Thakur, a suspect in a ₹50 lakh robbery, was shot by police after firing at them.
• 02The robbery occurred at a State Bank of India branch in Surat on April 27, 2023.
• 03Two suspects were previously arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the case.
• 04The gang used weapons to threaten bank employees and disabled the alarm system during the heist.
• 05CCTV footage captured five individuals involved in the robbery.

The incident raises concerns about bank security and public safety in Surat, prompting potential changes in security protocols.