Armed men steal INR 20 L from SBI branch in Manipur

IMPHAL — A group of unidentified armed attackers looted INR 20 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch at Salbung in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Thursday, officials said.

Police officials in Imphal quoting preliminary reports said that around INR 20 lakh in cash was robbed by four armed men, who have not yet been identified.

Following the robbery, the armed men wearing masks and helmets, swiftly left the area, the police said quoting the eyewitnesses.

Security forces led by senior police officials immediately rushed to the spot and a search was also launched to nab the robbers.

A probe is also underway. Further details are awaited.