Peshawar, Pakistan — Robbers broke into a National Bank branch on Kohat Road in Peshawar on the eve of Eid ul Fitr and stole cash worth Rs1.37 million along with gold jewelry valued at Rs210 million. The incident occurred late Friday night when the branch had no overnight security guard on duty due to a “no security shift policy.”
The thieves used cutters, tools, and a gas cylinder to break open lockers and escape with the loot. Police have launched a special investigation team and are conducting raids in Khyber, Kohat, Kurram, and Islamabad while checking CCTV footage from the Safe City Project to identify the suspects. This is the second major bank robbery in Peshawar in less than 15 days, raising fresh concerns about security at financial institutions during the festive season.
پشاور کی بھانہ ماڑی میں نیشنل بینک آف پاکستان میں ڈکیتی، ملزمان 1 کروڑ 35 لاکھ روپے نقدی اور سونا لوٹ کر فرار
ملزمان بینک کی پچھلی دیوار میں سوراخ کرکے اندر داخل ہوئے
— Kamran Ali (@akamran111) March 21, 2026
Key Highlights
- Robbers stole Rs1.37 million in cash and gold jewelry worth Rs210 million from National Bank branch on Kohat Road.
- Attack took place late Friday night with no security guard present at the bank.
- Thieves used cutters and a gas cylinder to break into lockers and escape.
- Police form special team and launch raids in multiple districts while reviewing Safe City CCTV.
- Incident marks second major bank robbery in Peshawar within two weeks.
Police spokesperson Alam Khan confirmed that investigators are working round the clock to trace the culprits and recover the stolen items. The brazen heist on the eve of Eid has shocked residents, many of whom were busy with festive preparations. Authorities have assured the public that every effort is being made to bring the perpetrators to justice and strengthen security at banks across the city.
This unfortunate incident highlights the need for better overnight security arrangements at financial institutions, especially during holidays. The government and police are expected to review existing protocols to prevent similar crimes in the future. The people of Peshawar remain hopeful that the stolen valuables will be recovered soon and that such incidents will not cast a shadow over the spirit of Eid celebrations. Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and protect public property during this festive time.
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