Punjab: 2 miscreants loot 22 lakh from PNB in Amritsar
Amritsar, February 17: Two armed unidentified miscreants looted about 22 lakh from Punjab National Bank branch in Amritsar.
As per the sources, armed youth entered bank and pointed a pistol at the cashier, asking him to hand over the money while his accomplice waited outside, on a scooter.
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The incident occurred around 12.30 am on Thursday.
As per the Amritsar DCP Mukhwinder Singh Bhulla statement, "An armed man entered the bank and pointed a pistol at the cashier while his accomplice waited outside on a scooter. They fled with about Rs 22 lakh. An investigation is underway to catch the accused."
As soon as the incident took place, police reached the spot within 3-4 minutes.
According to bank staff, the accused, wearing a cap and mask, entered the bank brandishing a pistol and held the cashier at gunpoint demanding money while his accomplice gave him instructions from outside. They fled after looting the bank.
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There was no security guard at the bank during the incident.
Investigation is underway.
- ANI
