Bengaluru: Robbers use gas cutter to rob ATM; Large sum of cash burnt to ashes

Officials from the Mumbai branch of the bank spotted the incident via a CCTV footage and alerted the building owner where the ATM was installed.

Published on: Dec 7, 2023, 15:38:54 IST

By Yamini C S

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In a shocking incident, a large sum of cash was accidentally burnt to ashes by a group of robbers who tried to break open an ATM machine using a gas cutter.

The incident occurred in Bengaluru's Nelamangala area on Thursday morning. (Representative/File Photo)

The incident occurred in Bengaluru's Nelamangala area on Thursday morning, according to a report by news agency PTI. It is not yet clear how many rupees were burnt in the incident.

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“Several currency notes stored in an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) were reduced to ashes after a gang of thieves attempted to break it open using a gas cutter at Nelamangala on the city outskirts on Thursday,” Police told the agency.

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Officials from the Mumbai branch of the bank spotted the incident via a CCTV footage and alerted the building owner where the ATM was installed. However, the miscreants reportedly fled the scene, leaving their equipment behind as the owner arrived at the spot.

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As per the footage, two people are said to have been involved in the crime. Bengaluru City Police are probing the matter. Further investigation is underway and more details are awaited.

(With inputs from PTI)

This is a developing story and will be updated shortly.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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