Jamshedpur, September 24 (Daily Kiran) : In a shocking incident on Thursday, Jamshedpur experienced a brazen armed robbery at the Canara Bank located in Golmuri. Five masked assailants stormed the bank, making off with a substantial amount of cash and gold. Initial reports suggest that the stolen sum could amount to several crores, although the bank management and police have yet to release an official total.
Eyewitnesses reported that the armed robbers entered the bank and immediately brandished their weapons, taking control of both staff and customers. They proceeded to gather cash from the counters and accessed lockers to seize gold pledged by customers. During the chaos, one bank employee was injured after being struck with the butt of a revolver.
Following the robbery, the suspects fled the scene on foot, prompting panic in the area. Senior police officials and a large contingent of officers quickly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.
The police began inspecting the bank premises and collecting evidence related to the crime. A team of forensic and fingerprint specialists was also deployed to gather further information. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the bank and nearby establishments to identify the robbers and trace their escape route. In response, police have initiated checks and inquiries in various neighborhoods across the city.
Meanwhile, the bank management is working to reconcile the amounts of cash and gold taken, which will help determine the exact value of the theft. To apprehend the criminals, police have formed multiple teams and commenced raids on potential hideouts.
The community remains on high alert following this alarming daytime incident.
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