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Crime
Guard Thwarts Robbery Attempt at Union Bank in Jandiala Guru, Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 03:03 PM
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A robbery attempt at the Union Bank branch in Jandiala Guru was foiled when a security guard intervened, prompting a police investigation.
An effort to rob the Union Bank branch in Jandiala Guru, a town in Amritsar district of Punjab, was stopped when a security guard on duty spotted the suspects and acted promptly. The guard’s quick response prevented the criminals from gaining access to the vault and forced them to flee the premises.
Bank staff alerted the local police immediately after the incident. Police arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting evidence. The authorities have opened a formal investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Union Bank officials confirmed the occurrence and said they are cooperating fully with law‑enforcement agencies. They also reiterated their commitment to the safety of customers and employees at all branches.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilant security personnel in safeguarding financial institutions, especially in smaller towns where such crimes are less common.
Bank staff alerted the local police immediately after the incident. Police arrived at the scene, secured the area and began collecting evidence. The authorities have opened a formal investigation to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
Union Bank officials confirmed the occurrence and said they are cooperating fully with law‑enforcement agencies. They also reiterated their commitment to the safety of customers and employees at all branches.
The incident highlights the importance of vigilant security personnel in safeguarding financial institutions, especially in smaller towns where such crimes are less common.