Jalandhar PNB bank hit: Gun-toting scooter robbers swipe ₹7 lakh, make clean escape

Jalandhar (The Uttam Hindu): Two fearless criminals carried out a major bank robbery in Jalandhar on Monday afternoon. Targeting a PNB branch located in Bank Enclave near Wadala Chowk, the robbers, in a film-esque manner, made off with lakhs of rupees in cash within minutes. Following the incident, the entire city was put on high alert and a blockade was imposed.

The companion kept guarding outside, as soon as he entered inside he pointed a pistol

On Monday afternoon at around 2:30 pm, the bank was functioning as usual. Meanwhile, two masked men arrived on a scooter. As per the plan, one of the criminals stood outside on the road and kept watch, while his partner entered the bank directly. He went straight to the cash counter and started pressuring the cashier to give him all the money. When the cashier refused, the criminal took out his pistol and threatened to kill him. Seeing death in front of him, the staff got terrified and the robber took away the bag containing around Rs 7 lakh and walked away.

Customers were left in fear, the escape was captured on camera

At the time of this dangerous incident, three to four customers were inside the bank, attending to their work. Seeing the armed criminal's demeanor, no one dared to stop him, and everyone stood in fear, fearing for their lives. CCTV footage released after the incident clearly shows both criminals completely concealing their faces. After committing the crime, one of the accused emerges with a bag containing money, and the other two easily escape on their scooter.

DCP takes charge, trap laid to nab the robbers

Upon receiving news of this daring daylight robbery, senior police officers swung into action. Upon receiving the information, DCP Manpreet Singh Dhillon immediately arrived at the scene with a heavy police force. He inquired from the bank staff about the entire incident, who confirmed that the robbers had carried out the crime by threatening them with a weapon. Bank management is currently working to accurately calculate the amount of money looted. Meanwhile, the police have formed separate teams to apprehend the robbers and are conducting intensive checking operations by imposing blockades across the city to ensure the accused are apprehended as soon as possible.