Robbers break into Islami Bank vault, take CCTV camera along with money

❐ Staff Correspondent

A robbery took place at the agent banking branch of Islami Bank in Garaganj, Jhenaidah, after a window grill was cut and the bank vault was broken into.

Authorities said the robbers broke into the bank’s vault and took cash as well as CCTV camera devices.

The sensational bank robbery took place sometime on Wednesday night. Employees who opened the bank on Thursday morning saw the incident and informed the police.

The agent banking branch of Islami Bank is located on the 2nd floor of the market next to the Garaganj Bus Stand Mosque in Shailkupa Upazila.

Citing bank authorities, the police said that 1,25,759 taka was lost from that branch of the bank.

Police said the robbers entered the bank by using a ladder to cut through the window grille. They broke into the bank’s vault and took away Tk 1,25,759 in cash and CCTV camera devices.

Confirming the incident, Jhenaidah Additional Superintendent of Police Imran Zakaria said, “The police went to the spot after receiving the information. We are working to arrest those involved in the incident.”