<p>In a dramatic turn of events, Lucknow police had a fierce encounter with a group of bank robbers in Chinhat. The criminals were involved in a major heist at the Indian Overseas Bank branch, where they had cut open a locker and stolen valuables worth lakhs of rupees. The police, acting on a tip-off, located the robbers and engaged in a shootout. During the encounter, one of the robbers, identified as Arvind, was shot and injured, while the other two managed to escape momentarily but were soon arrested. The police recovered the stolen jewelry and other items from the suspects. The three criminals are believed to be part of a well-organized gang that has been involved in several robberies in the region. The authorities are now questioning them to uncover more details about their network and other heists they may have committed. The police’s quick response has been hailed as a major success in curbing crime in the city.</p>