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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Jabalpur bank heist probe yields ‘important leads': Cops
Jabalpur: Two days after a daylight robbery at a Jabalpur bank in which 15kg of gold and Rs 5 lakh were stolen, police say they have made "significant progress" and expect arrests soon. Several suspects have been detained based on CCTV footage, and interrogation is underway, police officers said on Wednesday. The robbery took place at an ESAF Small Finance Bank branch around 8.50 am on Monday when three helmet-wearing men barged into the bank, threatened four staff members at gunpoint, and forced their way into the locker room. They fled with the gold and cash in about 20 minutes. Two accomplices were waiting outside on motorcycles, and the gang escaped towards Majholi Road, avoiding the highway. CCTV footage shows them changing clothes in Indrana village before disappearing from police radar. Police have formed over 20 teams to track the culprits. "We have detained some people based on the footage and are questioning them. The clues we have are being linked together," SP Sampat Upadhyay told TOI. According to police sources, the investigation has revealed that the accused rented a house in Sihora through a broker for recce. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Immediately Do Something if You See These Bugs In Teresina Undo The broker arranged the rental for the accused at the request of a young man from Patan. The accused are reported to be from Uttar Pradesh. Police are questioning the relevant individuals, however police did not confirm or deny it. Additional SP (Rural) Suryakant Sharma said after Indrana village, no further location trace of the accused could be found. "We have important leads and expect to arrest the accused soon," he said. On Tuesday, Jabalpur range IG Pramod Verma inspected the crime scene. The heist bore similarities to a 2022 gold loan firm robbery in Katni, and police suspect the involvement of an outstation gang. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Robbers loot over Rs 14 crore gold, Rs 5 lakh cash from bank in MP's Jabalpur
Jabalpur: In a daring heist, five robbers wearing helmets decamped with 14.8 kg of gold valued at more than Rs 14 crore and Rs 5 lakh cash in less than 20 minutes from a small finance bank's branch in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, police said. The branch in Khitola area was without a security guard when robbers struck on Monday morning just after the bank opened for business for the day, they said. The robbers looted 14.875 kg of gold kept in the locker and Rs 5 lakh cash from the bank's branch in Sehore tehsil, located about 50 km from the district headquarters, Jabalpur rural area additional superintendent of police Suryakant Sharma told reporters. The heist took just 18 minutes, Jabalpur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Atul Singh said, adding the robbers came on two motorcycles and entered the branch of ESAF Small Finance Bank wearing helmets. "The bank branch did not have a security guard. There were six staffers at the time of the incident. The robbers entered the branch at 8.50 am and came out at 9.08 am. They fled on motorcycles. We have scanned CCTV cameras. They did not have weapons in their hands. One of the robbers had a firearm tucked under his belt," Singh said. The bank staffers notified police 45 minutes after the incident following discussions with superior officials, the DIG said. "Had they informed us in time, the robbers would have been caught. Efforts were on to nab the accused," Singh added. The bank started its day at 8 am instead of its usual opening time of 10.30 am due to the ongoing festive season, according to sources.
News18
3 days ago
- News18
Robbers loot over Rs 14 crore gold, Rs 5 lakh cash from bank in MPs Jabalpur
Jabalpur, Aug 12 (PTI) In a daring heist, five robbers wearing helmets decamped with 14.8 kg of gold valued at more than Rs 14 crore and Rs 5 lakh cash in less than 20 minutes from a small finance bank's branch in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur district, police said. The branch in Khitola area was without a security guard when robbers struck on Monday morning just after the bank opened for business for the day, they said. The robbers looted 14.875 kg of gold kept in the locker and Rs 5 lakh cash from the bank's branch in Sehore tehsil, located about 50 km from the district headquarters, Jabalpur rural area additional superintendent of police Suryakant Sharma told reporters. The heist took just 18 minutes, Jabalpur Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Atul Singh said, adding the robbers came on two motorcycles and entered the branch of ESAF Small Finance Bank wearing helmets. 'The bank branch did not have a security guard. There were six staffers at the time of the incident. The robbers entered the branch at 8.50 am and came out at 9.08 am. They fled on motorcycles. We have scanned CCTV cameras. They did not have weapons in their hands. One of the robbers had a firearm tucked under his belt," Singh said. The bank staffers notified police 45 minutes after the incident following discussions with superior officials, the DIG said. 'Had they informed us in time, the robbers would have been caught. Efforts were on to nab the accused," Singh added. The bank started its day at 8 am instead of its usual opening time of 10.30 am due to the ongoing festive season, according to sources. PTI LAL BNM RSY GK view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Gone in 8 minutes: Heist in Madhya Pradesh bank, 3 armed men flee with 15 kg gold
Three armed men executed a lightning-fast heist at the ESAF Small Finance Bank in Madhya Pradesh's Khitola village on Monday morning, making off with gold and cash estimated to be worth over Rs 10 crore in less than eight minutes, police said. The robbery unfolded at exactly 9 am as the bank opened for business in the Sihora area, 45 kilometres from Jabalpur district headquarters. Bank employees had barely begun their daily routines when the motorcycle-borne trio struck with calculated precision, officers said. The suspects entered the premises one by one through an unguarded entrance, immediately brandishing country-made pistols at six staff members. 'The robbers threatened that if anyone made noise or tried to call the police, they would shoot them,' said a senior police officer. The manager activated the alarm system, but complied with demands to access the bank's gold storage. The robbers collected an estimated 10-15 kilogrammes of pledged gold and between Rs 5-6 lakh in cash before fleeing at 9.08 am, police said. The absence of security personnel proved to be a major factor, officers said. Additional SP Suryakant Sharma explained the facility's vulnerabilities: 'There was no security guard at the bank. The entry gate was left open, and there were no channel gates. When they entered the bank, there was no one to stop them.' Superintendent of Police Sampat Upadhyay rushed to the scene with fingerprint experts and investigative teams. CCTV footage from the bank and surrounding areas is being analysed. Initial estimates of stolen gold range from 10 to 15 kg, with total losses potentially reaching Rs 14 crore. The three suspects, described as young men wearing helmets and face coverings, remain at large. Dog squads have been deployed while investigators examine whether the gang possessed inside knowledge of the bank's security gaps, police said.
NDTV
3 days ago
- NDTV
Armed Robbers Target Jabalpur Bank, Loot 14.5 Kg Gold, Cash
Jabalpur: In a major daylight heist, armed robbers looted gold worth more than Rs 14.8 crore and Rs 5.7 lakh in cash from a bank in the Khitola area, about 50 km from Jabalpur, this morning. The robbery took place around 11 am at the Isaf Small Finance Bank branch, with suspects threatening staff at gunpoint before fleeing within minutes. According to the police, the robbers -- believed to be six in number -- arrived on three motorcycles. CCTV footage shows at least four of them entering the bank one by one, wearing helmets to conceal their faces. They allegedly observed the staff for a while before drawing pistols and threatening to shoot. The assailants forced employees to hand over locker keys and quickly loaded 14.8 kg of gold and cash into bags. The bank staff said there were six employees, including the manager, inside at the time of the robbery. The branch had no security guard on duty at the time, reportedly because of recent changes in working hours for the festive season. Suryakant Sharma, a senior officer of the local police, confirmed that the robbers fled with 14,875 grams of gold and Rs 5.7 lakh in cash. "The incident took place in the jurisdiction of Khitauli police station. We have registered a First Information Report, deployed the Crime Branch, and collected CCTV footage. Clues have been found, and we are confident of cracking the case soon," he said. The police have sealed the district borders and alerted neighbouring districts, including Katni, Mandla, and Dindori. Multiple teams are scanning CCTV cameras installed in the bank and surrounding areas to track the suspects' route.
