Son of a police official of Sundargarh police district looted about Rs 15 lakh in broad daylight on Tuesday from a private bank located at the main road area of Sundargarh town using his father’s service revolvers.
The accused also opened fire at police forces in a bid to evade arrest which led to an exchange of fire between the accused and the police forces but Sundargarh police could nab the culprit after he got injured. Police have recovered the looted cash. The accused has been admitted at the District Headquarters Hospital whereas police have been further investigating into the matter. Sources said at about 2.20 pm on Tuesday, a youth entered the Axis bank branch, located at the main road area of Sundargarh town, posing as a customer.
He reportedly reached near cash counter and flaunted gun at the cashier. The person present on the counter got frightened seeing the gun, after which he screamed for help.
The manager and other staff of the bank rushed to the cash counter, following which the youth pointed the gun towards the manager and asked him to direct the cashier to hand over all the money available at cash counter. The manager and other staff of the bank had no other alternative than to oblige. After getting information about the incident, a team of Sundargarh police promptly came into action and chased the culprit. After chasing for about one and a half kms, they could reach near him near Shankara area of the town.
The culprit had attempted to run away, when his scooter lost balance and fell down. The accused then entered into a house and while attempting to escape, he opened firing at police team, following which police teams also opened fire at him.
The culprit has been identified as Jaydeb Nayak, son of one Assistant Sub Inspector of police, who is presently posted at Sundargarh Sadar police station.