Minor Enters Bank In West Delhi With TV Remote, Threatens To Blow It Away For Money

New Delhi: In a shocking incident in West Delhi, a teenager entered a branch of the Axis Bank in the Vikaspuri area on Wednesday night and threatened to set off an explosion if the bank staff did not hand him over money. A senior police official confirmed the incident, saying that on information passed on to the police by the bank staff, the police responded quickly and overpowered the minor boy. During the checking, no explosives were found in his possession, apart from a device that appeared to be a TV remote. Further legal action into the matter is being taken. 

The police official said that after receiving a PCR call, the local police responded and the minor boy was overpowered. 

According to a police officer, a PCR call was received at around 8 pm on Wednesday that a teenager who was carrying a box and a remote had entered an Axis Bank branch in the Vikaspuri area. During that time, the bank staff were wrapping up their work for the day and were about to close the bank. 

"After entering the bank, he shouted that he should be given the money, else he will set off an explosion," the officer said, adding he carried a paper slip with the money demand.

"The suspect was overpowered and was found to be a minor. A broken remote control, which appears to be of a television, was recovered from his possession," the officer said.

The police officer said that the boy's father was being questioned and further investigation was on.