Armed robbers carried out a major bank heist in Peshawar on the eve of Eid, stealing hundreds of tolas of gold and millions in cash in what investigators describe as a highly coordinated operation.
The incident took place at a bank branch on Kohat Road, where suspects broke through the rear wall to gain entry. Police said at least four individuals were involved in the robbery.
Once inside, the attackers disabled the bank’s CCTV system and accessed secure areas. Reports indicate the suspects brought equipment including a gas cylinder, suggesting the use of cutting tools to breach lockers or vaults.
The robbers escaped with approximately 400 to 441 tolas of gold and more than Rs13 million in cash, making it one of the largest recent bank robberies in the city.
The incident has raised serious concerns about security failures. Officials confirmed that no security guard was present at the branch during the robbery. Multiple alarm systems were triggered several times, but the monitoring company did not alert authorities in time.
Police have registered a case and launched a multi angle investigation. Authorities are also examining the role of the alarm monitoring staff and internal security procedures at the bank.
The heist highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in bank security systems, particularly during holidays when staffing and oversight can be reduced. Similar incidents in the past have exposed gaps in surveillance, response systems, and physical protection measures across financial institutions.
Law enforcement agencies say operations are underway to track down the suspects, but no arrests have been reported so far.
