• Manipur: SBI cashier arrested in Delhi for stealing Rs 2 crore cash, gold

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    Manipur: SBI cashier arrested in Delhi for stealing Rs 2 crore cash, gold
    A team from the Bishnupur District police is prepared to transport the accused back to Manipur by air...

    Digital Desk: In a shocking turn of events, the Delhi Police apprehended a cashier from the State Bank of India (SBI) Bishnupur branch in Manipur on Friday, following the mysterious disappearance of a staggering Rs 2 crore in cash along with gold ornaments worth Rs 50 lakh.

    The accused, identified as Monarch Laishram, 41, was reportedly on the run after allegedly pilfering a substantial sum from the bank where he worked. 

    Acting swiftly, the Delhi Crime Branch, in collaboration with the Delhi Police and Bishnupur District police, managed to track down and arrest Laishram in North Delhi, specifically from Patel Chest Christian Colony, opposite Maurice Nagar Police Station, around 5:30 pm.

    Laishram, a senior assistant at the SBI Bishnupur branch, had aroused suspicion when he failed to report to work on April 2 without any prior notice. Moreover, it was discovered that he possessed the key to the bank's locker room, where the missing funds were stored. The branch manager lodged a formal complaint with the Nambol Police Station, prompting an investigation into Laishram's whereabouts.

    Reliable sources suggest that a team from the Bishnupur District police is prepared to transport the accused back to Manipur by air on Saturday to face further legal proceedings.

    This brazen act of embezzlement has sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about the security protocols within financial institutions. It serves as a stark reminder of the importance of stringent oversight and accountability measures to safeguard against such instances of financial misconduct.