In a brazen daylight robbery, six heavily armed men stormed an MCB Bank branch on Sariab Road in Quetta on Tuesday and fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, triggering a large-scale police search operation.
According to police, the incident took place at around 2:30 PM within the jurisdiction of Kachhi Baig Police Station, when six armed suspects entered the bank, took control of the premises, and escaped with bags filled with cash.
Authorities said the exact amount stolen is yet to be determined.
Witnesses said the robbers completed the operation within minutes and fled. No injuries were reported, and neither bank staff nor security guards offered resistance during the incident.
Police teams reached the scene shortly after the robbery and launched an investigation, collecting evidence and reviewing available surveillance footage to identify the suspects.
Possible Militant Link Under Investigation
Police officials stated that the suspects’ appearance and operational style suggested they may have links to an armed group. However, no organizational flags or identifying symbols were found at the scene.
Local residents claimed the attackers appeared to be associated with a banned terrorist organization, though authorities have not officially confirmed any group’s involvement.
Growing Concern Over Attacks on Financial Institutions
The Quetta bank robbery comes amid a series of attacks targeting financial institutions in Balochistan.
Security analysts note that terrorist groups like the banned BLA has increasingly targeted banks, ATMs, and cash transit vehicles in an apparent effort to secure funding and undermine economic activity in the province.
Previous Major Incidents
Kharan Bank Attack (January 2026)
In one of the largest recent attacks, terrorists linked to the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) launched coordinated assaults on the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and a police station in Kharan.
Security forces responded swiftly, killing multiple attackers and recovering stolen funds.
Panjgur Triple Bank Robbery (December 2025)
Armed terrorists carried out a coordinated operation targeting three private banks in Panjgur’s Chitkan Bazaar, making off with a significant amount of cash.
Turbat Cash Van Heist (September 2025)
A private security company’s cash transport vehicle was intercepted and robbed while carrying funds from Turbat to Karachi on the M-8 Highway.
Security Measures Expected to Tighten
Following repeated attacks on financial institutions, the Government of Balochistan has announced plans to strengthen bank security across the province and intensify operations against militant and criminal networks involved in such activities.
The investigation into the Quetta MCB Bank robbery remains ongoing, with police conducting raids and search operations to trace the suspects
