Dramatic SBI Heist in Karnataka: Military-Clad Robbers Net Rs 20 Crore in Gold and Cash, Holding Bank Staff and Customers Captive

A shocking bank robbery has occurred in Karnataka, where a group of masked men, dressed in military attire, executed a heist at the SBI branch in Chadachan town. The criminals seized gold valued at approximately Rs 20 crore and Rs 1 crore in cash. The gang stormed the bank on Tuesday evening, armed with weapons, and took control of the premises. The bank manager and staff members were confined within the washroom after being tied up. Customers present during the incident were also restrained. During the robbery, the perpetrators demanded that the bank manager open the cash vault. Following the robbery, the suspects fled the scene in a Suzuki EVA vehicle with a false number plate, moving towards Pandharpur, Maharashtra. Law enforcement, under the direction of Vijayapura SP Laxman Nimbargi, initiated an investigation.