PaperDabba News Desk: July 10
A daring robbery took place in Kamareddy district, Bichkunda Mandal, where miscreants managed to steal an entire ATM machine containing ₹3.95 lakh in cash on Tuesday night. The incident has left the local community in shock and raised concerns about the security of ATMs in the region.
Robbery Details
In a swift and audacious move, the robbers broke into the SBI ATM located in Bichkunda Mandal center. According to preliminary information, the theft occurred around 3 AM. Within just three minutes, the thieves managed to uproot the ATM and flee the scene.
Investigation Insights
Banswada DSP Satyanarayana and CI Naresh inspected the crime scene soon after the incident was reported. As per the details provided by SI Moman Reddy, the robbery was executed with precision at 3:20 AM. The robbers were able to gain access to the ATM and take off with the machine containing ₹3.95 lakh.
Police Actions
Branch Chief Manager Mohan Rao has lodged a complaint, following which a case has been registered and investigation is underway. The police reviewed CCTV footage from the cameras installed at the main junction on the national highway, which indicated that the robbers were heading towards Maharashtra.
Community Reaction
The local residents expressed their shock and disbelief at the incident. While ATM robberies involving cash theft are not uncommon, the complete theft of an ATM machine is unprecedented in this area. The police have assured the public that they will soon apprehend the culprits and bring them to justice.
This incident marks a significant security breach, and authorities are urging banks to reinforce their ATM security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The local community remains on edge as they await updates from the police investigation.
