61 kg gold, Rs 14 lakhs in cash stolen from bank

Mangalore Today News Network

Hassan dist, Jan 27, 2015, DHNS: Burglars drilled into Cauvery Grameena Bank on Sunday night here and made away with 61 kg of gold and Rs 14.5 lakh in cash.

According to the police, the burglars drilled through the rear wall of the bank, located near Didaga gate on NH 75.

They broke open the strong room, pushed the locker down and broke it using heavy objects, said the police.

The burglars damaged the CCTV cameras installed at the bank, and also stole the video footage.

Senior bank and police officials visited the premises on Monday. Forensic and fingerprint analysts collected evidence.

As soon as the news spread, customers gathered around the bank. It is learnt that more than 800 people had availed gold loan.

Chairman Somashekhar Shastry said that the bank had been insured.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Ravi D Channanna said an attempt was made to break into the bank seven months ago, following which bank officials were briefed on security requirements.

However, the bank did not have a guard on duty at the time of the incident.

Six teams are out to track down the burglars, Channanna said. The police have registered a case.