A major robbery attempt took place at North Bihar Gramin Bank in the Kathaiya police station area of Muzaffarpur around 11 AM. Three masked robbers arrived on a motorcycle and tried to enter the bank. However, the security guard stopped them, which made them pull out a pistol and threaten him.
Once inside the bank, the three robbers took control of different targets:
- One aimed at the cashier,
- Another pointed a gun at the bank manager
- The third kept customers in check, warning them to stay quiet or be killed.
Why the Robbery Failed?
The robbers rushed to the cash counter, expecting to find money. However, they were disappointed when they found nothing. Frustrated, they threatened the cashier to hand over the money.
At this moment, the cashier used his intelligence and told them that the cash was locked inside the vault, which required two keys to open. He said that One key was with him but the other key was with the bank manager, who was not present at the time.
Just as the robbers were figuring out their next move, they heard the sound of a police vehicle approaching outside. Sensing danger, they panicked and fled towards Baruraj. Before leaving, they damaged the bank’s CCTV cameras to avoid being identified.
Eyewitness & Bank Manager’s Statement
Branch Manager Sudhir Kumar reported that the three robbers arrived on a Pulsar 220 bike. The watchman became suspicious when they refused to remove their masks before entering.
- One robber tried to break the bank’s entrance,
- Two others stood with their pistols pointed, controlling the staff and customers.
- The one attempting to break in later rushed towards the cash counter to check for money.
When they didn’t find any cash, they became furious and started vandalizing the bank before escaping.
Police Investigation & Actions Taken
Muzaffarpur SSP Sushil Kumar confirmed that the robbers’ attempt failed.
- A watchman was already stationed at the bank, helping prevent a major robbery.
- A police vehicle was nearby, allowing officers to reach the bank quickly.
- Blockades have been set up in the direction where the criminals fled.
- Police are analyzing CCTV footage to identify the suspects and have begun raids to arrest them.
The bank staff’s presence of mind and the quick response by the police prevented a major financial loss.
