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Punjab National Bank Honours Heroic Guard for Thwarting Robbery Attempt
Punjab National Bank lauds guard for halting robbery, awarding Rs. 2 lakh and medical aid after he sustains injury.
Author: Saurav Kumar
Published: March 25, 2024
In a remarkable act of recognition, Punjab National Bank (PNB) has honoured a security guard for his brave intervention in thwarting a robbery attempt on February 23. Armed assailants targeted the PNB's Kanti branch in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar.
Acknowledging Valour
On March 21, 2024, PNB honoured Bhola Ray, a Bihar Home Guard (BHG) security personnel, with a reward of Rs. 2 lakh for thwarting a robbery attempt by a group of six individuals. The ceremony, attended by the PNB Circle head, branch manager, staff, and customers, celebrated Ray's brave actions.
Guard’s Heroism Rewarded
Following the incident at the Kanti branch in Muzaffarpur, the bank provided comprehensive support to Ray. Despite sustaining a bullet injury to his left thigh, he received medical treatment at the Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), with the bank covering medical expenses of Rs. 14,690. Additionally, the bank provided Rs. 5,100 to assist with daily medicines and a nutritious diet during his recovery.
Image:Bihar Home Guard Bhola Ray being Rewarded Rs. 2 lakh by PNB Officials
Image Credit: Sanjeet Kumar
Sanjeet Kumar, the branch manager of PNB Kanti, commended Ray’s valour, highlighting his contribution to thwarting the robbery attempt. He told Kanal, “Recognising his fearless and dutiful gesture, the bank decided to reward him with Rs. 2 lakh and cover all necessary medical expenses. Bhola Ray has become an icon for fellow security guards stationed in ensuring bank safety and security.”
PNB Circle Head Sanjoy Sinha while addressing the media said, “Bhola Ray’s unflinching courage saved the lives of bankers and customers putting his life at stake. The bank will remain grateful for this gesture of Mr. Ray. and thus decided to reward his bravery.”
Expressing Gratitude
Bhola Ray, the Bihar Home Guard, views the recognition as unusual in a state plagued by bank robberies.
Bhola Ray remarked, “In facing the robbers, I fulfilled my duty despite sustaining a bullet injury. PNB's unexpected cash reward deeply surprised my family and me. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the bank officials for their compassion.”
Recurring Robbery
Bhola Ray's brave act of thwarting PNB's attempted robbery coincides with a string of notorious daylight bank heists in the state. Recently, Axis Bank in Araria and Bandhan Bank in Vaishali were targeted, with losses totalling Rs. 90 lakh and 1 lakh, respectively.