Burglar loot ₹6.5 lakh cash in State Bank of India, SP visits spot
The Hindu
A masked and armed burglar looted ₹6.5 lakh cash from the staff in State Bank of India (SBI) in Narsapuram town in West Godavari district in broad day light on November 1.
A masked and armed burglar looted ₹6.5 lakh cash from the staff in State Bank of India (SBI) in Narsapuram town in West Godavari district in broad day light on November 1.
Superintendent of Police, U. Ravi Prakash, along with Narsapuram Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ravi Manohara Chary visited the branch on November 2.
According to the SP, the thief entered into the bank, located at Reddappavari Veedhi, around 3 p.m. on Wednesday. He directly came to the cashier, Kanaka Durga’s room with a bag.
The robber told the cashier that he wanted to mortgage gold ornaments, and Ms. Kanaka Durga asked him to wait for the appraiser. The cashier was busy counting the cash along with messenger, D.J. Florence.
“The accused whipped out a knife threatened the two women employees, loaded the cash in his bag and disappeared. The bank manager went out for lunch when the robbery occurred,” Mr. Prakash told The Hindu.
“Following a complaint lodged by bank manager, P. Prem Kumar, the police registered a case. Special teams have been formed to identify the thief,” Mr. Prakash said.