LUCKNOW, Nov. 23 -- Nearly a year close to Lucknow's most sensational bank robberies, several victims say the wounds are still fresh and most valuables are yet to be recovered. From receiving just a fraction of their jewellery to fighting legal battles, and even losing a family member to the stress, the aftermath of the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) locker heist continues to devastate several victims.

The robbery occurred on December 21, 2024, when six men broke into the Matiyari branch of IOB and looted 42 lockers, making off with cash and jewellery worth crores. While police initially claimed swift breakthroughs, including multiple arrests and recovery of gold and silver, victims argue the reality looks different on the ground.

Several v...