Police Launch Manhunt After ₹21.4 Lakh Loot in Bokaro

Following the robbery, the district superintendent of police confirmed a major loot of ₹21.4 lakh and ordered an intensive search operation. Teams are examining footage from nearby CCTV cameras, interviewing witnesses, and tracing the motorcycles’ number plates.

Officials stressed that the incident raises serious concerns about cash‑in‑transit procedures, especially during festive periods when police resources are spread thin. The police have promised to strengthen escort norms for future cash movements and to prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.