Jamshedpur: In the wake of the Sept 24 bank heist in Golmuri, East Singhbhum SSP Ehtesham Waquarib has made regular bank inspections mandatory for all officers in-charge (OCs) of police stations to strengthen security and prevent robberies.Under the new measures, OCs will conduct random visits to banks in their jurisdictions to inspect CCTV cameras, alarm systems and overall security arrangements. They will also interact with branch managers during the visits.“Bank officials have also been directed to ensure round-the-clock surveillance through security guards and electronic monitoring systems, and regularly update local police on security protocols,” he said.Security personnel deployed at bank branches have been instructed to keep a close watch on visitors and immediately alert police about any suspicious activity.The directives followed a meeting chaired by SP (city) Lalit Meena with bank officials on Tuesday to review security preparedness and improve coordination between banks and police. Meena stressed the need for direct communication channels and strict adherence to security norms to ensure a swift response during emergencies.The move comes a month after five armed criminals allegedly looted 23 kg of gold and Rs 43 lakh in cash from a public sector bank’s Golmuri branch at gunpoint. The accused remain at large. Police have announced a Rs 2 lakh reward for information leading to their arrest and are conducting raids in several states.
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