In a shocking and well-executed heist, thieves stole gold jewellery worth an estimated Rs. 10 crore from the State Bank of India (SBI) Rayaparthy Mandal branch in Warangal, Telangana, in the early hours of Monday. The robbery, which took place around midnight, remained undetected until the following morning when bank employees arrived for work.
According to reports, the burglars gained entry into the bank by using a gas cutter to break open one of the windows. Once inside, they proceeded to break open several lockers, stealing a substantial amount of gold jewellery. The thieves are believed to have carefully planned the operation, as the method used to break into the premises was both efficient and discreet. The stolen gold jewellery was valued at approximately Rs. 10 crore, making this one of the most significant heists in recent times in the region.
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The incident came to light when bank employees arrived at the branch on Tuesday morning. Upon entering the premises, they were shocked to find the front door ajar and the lockers broken into. Realizing that a robbery had taken place, the bank manager immediately alerted the local authorities and filed a formal complaint with the police.
The police have launched a full-scale investigation into the crime. They have started examining the CCTV footage from the surrounding area, hoping to identify any suspicious activity or clues that could lead to the perpetrators. In addition to this, fingerprint experts have been brought in to assist with the investigation and provide further leads. The police are also questioning local witnesses and analyzing other potential evidence from the crime scene.
Authorities are yet to make any arrests, and the investigation is ongoing. The SBI branch has assured customers that necessary measures are being taken to prevent such incidents in the future and has offered full cooperation to the police in their efforts to bring the culprits to justice.
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The robbery highlights the increasing concerns over the security of banks and their vaults, as criminals continue to devise more sophisticated methods to carry out heists. Local authorities have pledged to take stronger security measures at all financial institutions to ensure the safety of public and private property in the region.