Gunmen loot over Rs 60 lakh from J&K bank cash van in Shopian

SRINAGAR: Unidentified gunmen on Thursday looted over Rs 60 lakh from a cash van near a J&K bank branch in south Kashmir district of Shopian.
Official sources said that at least four unidentified gunmen intercepted a cash van near main branch of J&K bank in Shopian and decamped with over Rs 60 lakh in broad day light. “Security forces have been rushed to the area and a search operation has been launched to nab the attackers,” they said.
They said CCTV footage of the area is being checked to find any clue about the robbers. “Checkpoints have also been established within 3 km range of the robbery site and vehicles are being checked before allowing them to move forwards,” they added. (AGENCIES)