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Crime
No Locker Theft Reported in Public Sector Banks During FY26
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 09:02 PM
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Public sector banks recorded zero locker thefts in the fiscal year 2026, a stark contrast to the 40 incidents reported over the previous five years.
Public sector banks in India reported no incidents of locker thefts during the fiscal year 2026, according to the latest security audit. The figure stands in sharp contrast to the 40 locker theft cases that have been recorded across the sector over the preceding five years.
The audit, conducted by the banking regulatory authority, reviewed all locker-related security protocols and incident reports. No breaches were found in any of the banks’ locker facilities during the period under review.
Bank officials attribute the improvement to enhanced security measures, including upgraded surveillance systems and stricter access controls. The findings are expected to reinforce public confidence in the safety of bank lockers.
The data also highlights a gradual decline in locker thefts, suggesting that the sector’s preventive strategies are yielding results.
The audit, conducted by the banking regulatory authority, reviewed all locker-related security protocols and incident reports. No breaches were found in any of the banks’ locker facilities during the period under review.
Bank officials attribute the improvement to enhanced security measures, including upgraded surveillance systems and stricter access controls. The findings are expected to reinforce public confidence in the safety of bank lockers.
The data also highlights a gradual decline in locker thefts, suggesting that the sector’s preventive strategies are yielding results.