'Largest bank robbery in Islamabad in a decade': Robbers loot Rs30m in daylight heist

Armed robbers attacked bank, resulting in the death of one security guard and severe injuries to another.

ISLAMABAD:

A major heist, the largest in a decade in Islamabad, occurred at a private bank in Shehzad Town, involving a robbery worth Rs30 million.

Armed robbers attacked the bank during daylight, resulting in the death of one security guard and severe injuries to another.

According to police sources, three unidentified armed robbers arrived in an Alto car at the Allied Bank branch in 17 Mile Jhangi Syedan.

As the bank's cash collection vehicle was transferring cash, the robbers opened fire indiscriminately. Suleiman, a security guard from a private security company, was killed on the spot, while Tariq, another guard, was critically injured and taken to the hospital.

Police have stated that this is the largest bank robbery in Islamabad in the past 10 years. In response, Islamabad Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi has ordered the formation of special investigation teams under DIG Syed Ali Raza. The teams will include the SSP Operations, SP Organised Crime Unit, and other relevant SPs.

The IGP emphasised that the police teams are working to apprehend the suspects as quickly as possible.