In a remarkable display of courage and quick thinking, a woman constable in Jaipur intercepted and apprehended an armed robber attempting to escape after shooting at a bank cashier. The dramatic incident unfolded at a Punjab National Bank (PNB) branch in the Jhotwara area, where two masked assailants entered to carry out a robbery.
According to police reports, the robbers, armed and masked, stormed into the bank, brandishing firearms and intimidating staff members. In the ensuing chaos, one of the assailants, identified as Manoj Meena, fired a shot at the cashier, Narendra Singh Shekhawat, causing him injury. The sound of gunfire alerted nearby residents, prompting them to gather outside the bank.
Coincidentally, Woman Constable Maneka, who was on patrol duty, noticed the commotion outside the PNB branch and swiftly intervened. As she approached the scene, she spotted Manoj attempting to flee. Without hesitation, Maneka, aided by locals, managed to apprehend the armed suspect, who was still in possession of a country-made pistol.
Video footage captured by CCTV cameras installed at the bank depicted the intense confrontation between the woman constable and the fleeing robber, underscoring the bravery and determination exhibited by Maneka in the face of danger.
Manoj Meena was promptly subdued, tied to a railing, and handed over to other law enforcement officers by Constable Maneka. Meanwhile, the injured cashier was rushed to a nearby private hospital for medical treatment, where he was reported to be undergoing surgery for a bullet wound sustained during the robbery attempt.
Additional Commissioner of Police Kailash Chand Bishnoi provided further details, stating that while one suspect was apprehended at the scene with a real firearm, the other, identified as Bharat Meena, managed to evade capture temporarily. However, Bharat Meena was later arrested by the authorities.
The heroic actions of Woman Constable Maneka and the cooperation of local residents played a pivotal role in thwarting the robbery attempt and ensuring the swift apprehension of the suspects. The incident serves as a testament to the courage and dedication of law enforcement personnel in safeguarding public safety and combating crime in the community.
Sources By Agencies