Caught On Camera: Man Robbed Of ₹4.5 Lakh Outside State Bank Of India In Nashik's Igatpuri In Broad Daylight
· Free Press Journal
A shocking incident has come to light in Igatpuri, a town in Nashik district, where cash amounting to ₹4.50 lakh was looted in broad daylight.
Two individuals on a two-wheeler intercepted a senior citizen who had just withdrawn money from a bank, snatched the cash-filled bag, and fled the scene. The incident has created an atmosphere of fear among local traders and the general public.
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Anna Tryambak Surse (56), a resident of Shivaji Nagar, Jail Road, Nashik, had withdrawn ₹4.50 lakh from the State Bank of India branch in Igatpuri at around 1:45pm on Monday. He had placed the cash inside a white bag.
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A case has been registered at Igatpuri Police Station. Under the guidance of Police Inspector Sarika Aherrao, officers GD Pardeshi, Vijay Rudre, and Nilesh Devraj are conducting further investigation.
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As the incident occurred in broad daylight in a busy area, police suspect the thieves may have been keeping watch on Surse while he was inside the bank. Police have urged citizens to exercise caution, as thieves may be targeting individuals leaving banks with large sums of money.