According to initial assessments, the intruders made off with roughly ₹1.5 lakh after gaining entry through the damaged shutter. The deliberate destruction of the CCTV cameras suggests the burglars attempted to erase any trace of their movements inside the building.
Senior officers, including the Dhamtari Circle Superintendent of Police, along with teams from the Cyber Cell and Kotwali Police Station, arrived at the scene shortly after the crime was reported. Investigators examined the premises through the morning, documenting evidence and reviewing what remained of the bank’s surveillance setup. Authorities have launched a detailed probe to identify the suspects and determine whether the break-in was carried out by a local group or part of a more organised attempt.
The incident has raised concern among financial institutions in the area, with police advising enhanced night-time security and backup surveillance systems. As the investigation continues, officials say restoring public confidence and preventing further attempts on banking facilities will be a priority in the coming days.
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