Telangana: Miscreants wearing nighties and masks arrive in an ambulance, cut open SBI ATM with a cutter, and flee with cash

A case of cash theft from a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM has been reported in the Gandhari Mandal headquarters of Telangana's Kamareddy district. Around 1:30 am on Sunday, miscreants wearing nighties and masks arrived in an ambulance, cut open the ATM with a cutter, and fled with the money inside. The entire incident was captured on the CCTV camera installed inside the ATM. The amount stolen has not yet been confirmed, and the police have registered a case and initiated an investigation.

How the incident occurred

According to the police and available information, the miscreants reached the ATM in an ambulance. In the video, two miscreants are seen wearing nighties, and they had also put on masks to cover their faces. It has also been reported that they were wearing gloves and caps.

The video shows the miscreants connecting a cutter machine to an electrical wire inside the ATM and cutting the machine for a long time. After this, they took the cash and fled the scene. The tool used in the incident has been described in various accounts as a cutter, gas cutter, or welding machine. Therefore, the exact nature of the tool will only be clarified through the police investigation.

Incident discovered in the morning

This ATM is located on the Kamareddy-Banswada main road. In the morning, local residents saw the damaged ATM and informed the police. The Gandhari police reached the spot, inspected the scene, and collected necessary evidence. The police have registered a case.

What is happening in the investigation

The police are examining CCTV footage to try and identify the accused. The cash present in the ATM before the incident, the amount recently withdrawn, and the remaining balance are being reconciled to determine the exact amount stolen. The investigation is also looking into the movements of the accused and details regarding the vehicle they used to arrive.

Current status

So far, no information regarding any arrests or the identification of the accused has emerged. The police have not yet determined the stolen amount. No statement is available from the bank to which the ATM belongs. The video of the incident is viral on social media. The report will be updated as new information becomes available.