Armed Robbery at UCO Bank in Kakching: Over Rs 6 Lakh Stolen

Kakching, Manipur – A daring armed robbery took place at a UCO Bank branch in Kakching on Wednesday, where a masked gunman made off with over Rs 6 lakh in cash. The incident occurred around 3 PM, catching bank employees and customers off guard.

According to reports, the assailant, armed with a firearm, entered the bank and held the manager at gunpoint while demanding cash. CCTV footage from the scene captures the tense moment as the robber threatens the bank staff.

After successfully obtaining the money, the robber fled the scene on a scooter, leaving behind a trail of chaos and fear. In the aftermath, local police launched an investigation into the incident. They are currently analyzing the gathered CCTV footage and have begun questioning the bank manager and other staff members to gather more information.

As of now, no arrests have been made, but police are working diligently to track down the assailant and recover the stolen money. The incident has raised concerns about security measures in financial institutions in the area, prompting discussions about enhancing safety protocols to prevent such occurrences in the future.