ATMs looted in Nizamabad, leaves residents worried

Nizamabad residents remain tense after thieves targeted two ATMs early Saturday, stealing Rs.35 lakh using gas cutters and chemicals. Police have launched investigations, inspected the sites, and intensified security while monitoring all vehicles entering and leaving the town

Nizamabad: Residents in different police station limits in the town are tense after thieves damaged the ATMs on Saturday early morning and took away cash.

The burglars targeted two ATMs – one in Pangra branch under Town IV police station limits and the other at Varni chowrastha under Town V limits. Equipped with gas cutters, the burglars using gloves and other equipment got into the DCB Bank ATM under Town IV limits. They broke open the ATM machine and are believed to have stolen Rs.25 lakh cash, reports said.

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In a similar incident at Varni chowrastha, the thieves entered the SBI ATM. They sprayed chemicals over the surveillance cameras installed inside the ATM. Later, they damaged the ATM and stole Rs.10 lakh, according to the reports.

After locals informed the police, senior officials inspected both the ATMs and enquired about the incidents. They also spoke with the banks’ staff and checked about the total amount stolen and other details.

Clues teams and local police teams have expedited their investigation, besides intensifying their vigil in the town. All the vehicles shuttling in and out of the district are being thoroughly checked, the reports added.