Masked Robbers Steal ₹6 Lakh from Punjab National Bank in Jalandhar
Jalandhar: Masked duo loots ₹6 lakh from PNB branch
Hindustan Times
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Two masked robbers stole ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,200 USD) from a Punjab National Bank branch on Mithapur Road in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. The incident occurred at around 2:30 PM when one robber held a cashier at gunpoint while the other waited outside on a scooter.
- 01The robbery occurred in broad daylight at around 2:30 PM.
- 02One robber held a woman cashier at gunpoint while the other waited outside.
- 03The robbers escaped with ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,200 USD).
- 04CCTV footage of the incident has been obtained by police.
- 05Four police teams have been formed to track down the robbers.
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In a brazen daylight robbery on Monday, two masked individuals stole ₹6 lakh (approximately $7,200 USD) from a Punjab National Bank branch located on Mithapur Road in Jalandhar, Punjab, India. The incident took place around 2:30 PM, when one of the robbers entered the bank, brandishing a gun and threatening a woman cashier to hand over the cash. The accomplice waited outside on a scooter for a quick getaway. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Manpreet Singh Dhillon confirmed that the robbery was captured on CCTV, which has been secured for investigation. Police have formed four teams to pursue leads and apprehend the suspects. Additionally, it was noted that there was no security guard present inside the bank at the time of the robbery, prompting police to issue a notice to the bank management regarding this security lapse.
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The robbery raises concerns about security measures at local banks, potentially affecting customer trust and safety.
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