Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi has ordered all banks in the district to comply with RBI and police security guidelines and submit a compliance report within eight weeks.
Vijayapura
Taking strong exception to the lax security measures in banks, Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbargi directed all bank officials in the district to strictly adhere to the guidelines issued by the Reserve Bank of India and the Police, and submit a compliance report within eight weeks.
Addressing senior officers from nationalised, scheduled, cooperative, and private banks at a meeting convened by the Deputy Commissioner, SP Nimbargi referred to the recent heists at Canara Bank’s Managoli branch and SBI’s Chadchan branch in Indi taluk. He noted that multiple meetings at both police station and district levels had been held to stress the importance of security, and notices under the Public Safety Act had even been issued. Despite these efforts, he criticized the banks for their inadequate response.
He expressed regret that banks, earning crores in profits, are not taking sufficient measures to safeguard customers’ cash and valuables. “Banks are the backbone of our economy. People pledge jewelry for loans, trusting that it will remain secure in the bank’s custody,” he said.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand and Zilla Panchayat CEO Rishi Anand also addressed the gathering.
Highlighting the impact of bank heists on public confidence, SP Nimbargi emphasized that banks must comply with physical and cyber security guidelines issued by the RBI, as well as follow bank and ATM security checklists. He reaffirmed that the police department remains committed to maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of lives and property in both public and private sectors.