An intriguing fact has emerged in the case of the bank heist in Lucknow. The thieves left the gold loan lockers untouched but broke open 42 regular lockers, making away with crores worth of jewelry and millions in cash. It seems the burglars were well aware of the layout inside the bank, including the locker room. The suspicion is that an insider might have facilitated this heist.
It's noteworthy that both banks and customers maintain an inventory of the contents within gold loan lockers. However, such records aren't maintained for regular lockers by the bank, which is why they became a target for the thieves.
The police revealed that the bank's alarm had been in sleep mode for the past 15 days, rendering it ineffective during the robbery. Lucknow's Joint Police Commissioner for Law and Order, Amit Verma, remarked that this is a significant point warranting investigation. A thorough investigation is ongoing, scrutinizing all aspects of this case.
Meanwhile, former bank manager Ashok Kumar stated that only senior staff or those frequenting the locker room hold knowledge of them. He suspects an insider assisted the criminals.
Source: aajtak
In this case, ACP Vibhutikhand Radha Raman highlighted that the bank housed a total of 90 lockers, of which 70 were operational. The thieves broke into 42 lockers, 40 of which were operational. These regular lockers were targeted while gold loan lockers, which have bank-kept inventories and videography for additional security, were left unscathed.
Currently, most gang members involved in the loot at the Indian Overseas Bank in Lucknow's Chinhat have been apprehended, and two have been neutralized in encounters. The stolen goods have been recovered from the culprits, and
CCTV
footage capturing three thieves breaking into and looting 42 lockers has surfaced.
Bank's Statement
Post-incident, the Indian Overseas Bank released an official statement regarding the robbery at the Chinhat branch, expressing regret over the unfortunate event and commending the quick and efficient action by the police and local law enforcement in apprehending the suspects within 24 hours.
Despite sufficient security measures, the bank affirmed its commitment to safeguarding the interests of its customers. The bank will continue to cooperate with the ongoing police investigation and is dedicated to assisting the authorities in every possible way.
The Indian Overseas Bank further assured that they are actively engaged with affected customers to address their concerns and provide necessary assistance. They emphasize that they have insurance coverage for such incidents and prioritize the safety of their customers and their assets.
