Banihal, July 19: Police have registered a case after unidentified persons allegedly attempted to commit theft at the J&K Bank branch in the Kaskoot area of Banihal during the intervening night of July 17 and 18, officials said.
According to police, a complaint was lodged by Tawheed Majeed Najjar, Branch Manager of J&K Bank, Kaskoot, stating that unknown persons allegedly entered the bank premises by removing the exhaust fan from a bathroom window and using a rope to gain access inside the building.
After entering the branch, the intruders allegedly searched the Branch Manager’s cabin but fled without stealing anything after the bank’s alarm system was triggered. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when the bank peon noticed that the bathroom door was open and suspected unauthorized entry into the branch.
Following the complaint, Police Station Banihal registered FIR No. 154/2026 under Sections 62, 331(4), and 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Banihal Police said an investigation has been initiated to identify and apprehend the accused.
