An alarming incident of a daring robbery took place during broad daylight at a State Bank branch located in the Kalika Mata Mandir area of Jalgaon city, causing significant commotion. Preliminary reports indicate that an estimated sum of 15 lakhs in cash and Gold woth 3 to 5 crores was stolen from the bank. The branch of the State Bank of India, is situated near Kashibai Ukhaji Kolhe Vidyalaya in the Kalika Mata Mandir area. The incident unfolded in the morning when two individuals, riding a two-wheeler, arrived at the bank around 9:30 am after it had opened at 9 am. Armed with sharp weapons, they confronted and threatened several employees, including the manager Mr Rahul Mahajan. Shockingly, the manager sustained a stab wound to the thigh during the ordeal. Subsequently, the robbers swiftly fled the scene with the stolen cash.
Furthermore, it has been reported that the thieves not only made off with the stolen cash but also took the CCTV security DVR and hard disks from the bank. This development has significantly complicated the task for the police authorities in their efforts to track the culprits and solve the case. Without the crucial evidence captured on the surveillance system, investigators face additional challenges in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators involved in the robbery. The absence of the CCTV footage and related data poses a significant setback for the ongoing investigation.
Upon receiving information about the incident, the police promptly responded and reached the bank premises. The injured manager has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. Among those present at the site were SP M. Rajkumar, Upper Superintendent Chandrakant Gawli, and MIDC in-charge Shankar Shelke, accompanied by their colleagues. A team of trained dogs and fingerprint experts were summoned to aid in the investigation. The brazen nature of this daylight robbery has generated a significant stir within the district.
This incident once again brings to the forefront the question of security for bankers. In today’s times, bankers are burdened with heavy workloads and are operating with a severe shortage of staff, including security personnel. The lack of adequate staffing poses a serious challenge to ensuring the safety and security of banks and their employees. It underscores the need for banks to prioritize the allocation of resources towards bolstering security measures, such as hiring and training more security staff, implementing advanced surveillance systems, and strengthening overall security protocols. Addressing these concerns is crucial to safeguarding the well-being of bankers and preventing such incidents from occurring in the future.
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