A daylight robbery at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Nagpur’s Sakkardara area ended with the arrest of a 28-year-old man within about 30 minutes, police said. Around ₹4 lakh taken from the cash counter was also recovered.
The accused, identified as Suraj Bhojraj Borkar, allegedly entered the branch posing as an ordinary customer. He reportedly waited near the cash counter before throwing chilli powder into the eyes of bank employees. The attack caused burning and confusion inside the branch, allowing him to take the cash and leave.
How the robbery unfolded
The incident took place while routine banking activity was under way. Police said Borkar carried the chilli powder with him and used it suddenly against the employees. The disruption inside the branch gave him an opportunity to collect the cash and flee.
CCTV cameras recorded the activity inside the bank. After receiving information about the robbery, Sakkardara police examined the footage and began looking for the suspect. Police said the footage helped them identify and arrest Borkar roughly 30 minutes after the incident.
Police investigation
Borkar is from a rural area of Nagpur and is unemployed, according to police. He has completed a BSc degree. After his arrest, Sakkardara police began questioning him about when and how the robbery was planned.
Investigators are also examining whether he acted alone or had help from another person. Police are checking his criminal record as part of the investigation. The recovered cash is among the key developments confirmed after the arrest.
The case is being investigated by Sakkardara Police Inspector Ramesh Khune and his team. The CCTV footage is expected to remain part of the inquiry into the movements and actions recorded inside the branch.
Security concerns after the incident
The robbery has prompted questions about security at the bank. The incident involved a person entering during working hours, attacking employees with chilli powder and leaving with cash before police located him.
The quick arrest and recovery of the money have addressed the immediate police response, while the investigation will focus on the alleged planning, possible assistance and Borkar’s background.
Conclusion
Police said the suspect was arrested within about 30 minutes and the ₹4 lakh taken from the SBI branch was recovered. The investigation is continuing into the planning of the robbery, possible accomplices and the accused’s criminal record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the SBI robbery take place?
The robbery took place at an SBI branch in the Sakkardara area of Nagpur, Maharashtra.
Q. How much money was allegedly stolen?
Police said around ₹4 lakh was taken from the bank’s cash counter.
Q. How was the bank employee attacked?
The accused allegedly threw chilli powder into the eyes of bank employees, causing confusion inside the branch.
Q. Who was arrested in the Nagpur bank robbery?
Police identified the accused as 28-year-old Suraj Bhojraj Borkar, an unemployed BSc graduate.
Q. How quickly was the accused arrested?
Police said CCTV footage helped them arrest him within about 30 minutes of the incident.
Q. Was the stolen cash recovered?
Yes. Police said the money taken from the branch was recovered.
Q. Is police checking for accomplices?
Yes. Investigators are examining whether the accused acted alone or had help from someone else.
Q. What are police investigating next?
Police are questioning the accused about the planning of the robbery and checking his criminal record.
