Robbers loot over Rs 7 lakh from bank in Punjab

Press Trust of India  |  Faridkot 

Six armed robbers looted Rs 7.81 lakh from the branch of a in Doad village here, police said today.

The robbers also took the rifle of the posted at the branch and the recorder (DVR) of the CCTVs before escaping, they said.

Six robbers entered the bank yesterday, overpowered the and held three and three customers hostage before committing the robbery, police said.

A case was registered under relevant sections and an investigation was launched, officials added.

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First Published: Wed, August 08 2018. 18:50 IST