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J&K Bank branch looted in Kishtwar, Rs 19 lakh stolen

In Jammu
February 04, 2025

Kishtwar, Feb 03 (KNO): Thieves looted 19 lakh rupees from the J&K Bank branch located in Dachan area of Kishtwar district, officials said on Monday.

 

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that unidentified persons decamped with cash from the J&K Bank branch in Dachan today.

 

He stated that approximately 19 lakh 50 thousand rupees were taken from the branch, which remains usually cut-off during the winter period.

 

Efforts are underway to identify the robbers, officials said. “CCTV footage is being analyzed, and an investigation has been initiated,” the official added—(KNO)