Dramatic Breakthrough: Inside Job Foiled as Rs 5.08 Crore Gold and Cash Recovered in Ujjain Bank Heist

In a stunning display of swift police action, authorities in Ujjain have cracked a major bank theft case, recovering the entire haul of Rs 5.08 crore in gold and cash. The dramatic breakthrough saw five individuals apprehended, including a bank employee, who is believed to be the mastermind behind the audacious heist at the Central Bank of India's Mahakal area branch.

The daring theft, which unfolded on the night of August 29, initially sent shockwaves through the city.

Thieves made off with a staggering Rs 3.5 crore in gold and Rs 1.58 crore in cash, leaving investigators with a high-stakes challenge. However, under the vigilant leadership of SP Pradeep Sharma and Additional SP Abhishek Anand, special police teams were immediately formed, working tirelessly to unravel the mystery.

Their relentless efforts bore fruit on September 1 and 2, leading to the apprehension of Prashant Gupta, a key bank employee, along with his alleged accomplices: Shubham Banchol, Chetan Sankhla, Shivam Chouhan, and Rakesh.

The police revealed that the accused had meticulously planned the crime for approximately 15 days, meticulously scouting the bank's layout and security arrangements.

Investigations uncovered a chilling plot: the culprits had used duplicate keys to gain entry into the bank premises. Once inside, they employed a gas cutter to meticulously breach several lockers, making off with their valuable contents.

The role of Prashant Gupta, the bank employee, proved crucial in providing the inside information necessary for such a sophisticated operation.

The recovery of the entire stolen amount—comprising all the gold and cash—is a testament to the exemplary detective work and rapid response of the Ujjain police force.

This successful operation not only brings the perpetrators to justice but also restores public confidence, demonstrating that even the most elaborate criminal schemes can be thwarted.