Pune, July 8th – In a swift response, the Pimpri Chinchwad Police successfully apprehended a burglar and foiled an attempted bank heist in the Dange Chowk area. The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday when the burglars resorted to breaking through the wall of an adjacent office to gain access to the Federal Bank. However, their plans were thwarted when police marshals arrived promptly after receiving a citizen’s distress call.
According to the authorities, the burglars targeted an advocate’s office located near the Mayureshwar Temple, situated next to the Federal Bank. Their intention was to breach the wall separating the office and the bank, enabling them to enter the premises discreetly. Fortunately, a vigilant security guard noticed their suspicious activities and immediately alerted the owner, who wasted no time in contacting the police helpline number ‘112’.
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Responding swiftly to the distress call, a police marshal promptly reached the scene. The burglars, realizing that their scheme was exposed, attempted to flee. However, due to the efficient coordination of the police team, one of the burglars was apprehended at the scene. A case has been registered at the Wakad police station, and further investigations are currently underway.