Borkar entered the SBI branch in Sakkardara pretending to be a customer. He then used red chilli powder carried in a plastic bag, blinding employees at the branch before escaping with the cash.
Police from Sakkardara station immediately reviewed CCTV footage from the bank and set up checkpoints in the area to trace the suspect. Their efforts led to Borkar being apprehended just a kilometre away from the branch within 30 minutes of the robbery.
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— Sachin Gupta (@Sachingupta) September 11, 2026
नागपुर के SBI में एक लुटेरा घुसा। बैंककर्मियों पर लाल मिर्च का पाउडर फेंका और 4.53 लाख रुपए लूटकर ले गया। कुछ देर बाद ही लुटेरा सूरज बोरकर पकड़ा गया। pic.twitter.com/Dxz3G6vRcD
Police recovered the entire ₹4.53 lakh stolen from the bank. Officials confirmed that Borkar acted alone in the robbery.
The swift arrest and complete recovery of the stolen cash drew praise, while the incident also prompted discussion about the need for better bank security during cash handling. The investigation remains focused on the circumstances surrounding the robbery and the accused's actions.
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