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RAWALPINDI, Jul 08 (APP):A major attempt to rob a bank in the New Town area was foiled due to the timely response of the police. According to police, three armed robbers tried to loot a bank worth millions of rupees.
As soon as the incident was reported through the police helpline 15, a heavy contingent of police rushed to the crime scene. One of the robbers was arrested on the spot, while the others managed to flee.
A search operation is underway to held the other accomplices involved in robbery.
Initial investigation revealed that the robbers entered the bank with weapons, but the swift action by the police foil the attempt.
City Police Officer (CPO) Syed Khalid Mehmood Hamdani commended police team and said that Rawalpindi Police making all out efforts to eliminate the crime. CPO made it clear that it is prime duty of police to protect the lives and property of the citizens.