The gang members were armed with pistols and knives. The police have arrested 11 people so far, including the bank manager.
The Heist at the SBI Branch
The brazen daylight robbery at the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in the city has left the police and the public stunned. The incident, which occurred on November 18, was carried out by a gang of seven members who targeted the bank’s vault. The gang, armed with pistols and knives, made off with 19 kg of gold ornaments worth a staggering Rs 13.61 crore.
The Gang’s Modus Operandi
The gang’s modus operandi was to create a diversion to draw the bank’s security personnel away from the vault. They achieved this by setting off a fire alarm and creating a commotion outside the bank. While the security personnel were distracted, the gang members made their way to the vault and cracked it open using a drill. The gang members were reportedly well-prepared and well-coordinated, with each member playing a specific role in the heist. They used a combination of force and deception to gain access to the vault. The gang’s use of fire alarms and commotion outside the bank was a clever tactic to distract the security personnel.
The Aftermath
The police have arrested 11 people so far, including the bank manager, who is believed to have been involved in the planning and execution of the heist.
The Investigation Continues
The police investigation into the theft of the gold ornaments from the temple is ongoing. The police have been working tirelessly to unravel the mystery behind the theft, and they have made some significant progress in their investigation. However, the police are still searching for the culprits and the stolen gold.
Suspects and Leads
The Role of Technology
The Importance of Community Involvement
An investigation team was trying to recreate the route used by Sajid from Maharashtra by using technology, sources added.