Hyderabad police form special teams to probe Koti SBI ATM robbery
Hyderabad police have launched a manhunt after two armed robbers shot a businessman and looted ₹6 lakh at a Koti SBI ATM. Special teams are analysing CCTV footage and coordinating with neighbouring areas to track down the suspects.
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad police have formed special crime teams to trace the suspects involved in the robbery at Koti SBI ATM centre on Saturday morning.
Two robbers had fired upon businessman Rinshad PV (26), a native of Kerala, around 7 am, when he came to the SBI ATM at Koti to deposit cash. The two suspects approached Rinshad and threatened him by showing a pistol and tried to snatch away the bag containing Rs 6 lakh.
“The assailants fired two rounds, one of which struck the victim on his right leg, causing a bleeding injury and snatched the cash bag. The accused then forcibly snatched the vehicle keys and fled the spot on the victim’s vehicle,” said Hyderabad Commissioner of Police, VC Sajjanar.
The suspects drove towards the Chaderghat signal and proceeded to Nimboliadda, Kachiguda, where they abandoned the vehicle. After changing their clothes, they escaped on foot towards Kachiguda crossroads.
The special teams are analysing CCTV footage, tracking technical evidence, and coordinating with neighbouring jurisdictions to apprehend the absconding suspects.
“The Hyderabad city police have taken the incident with utmost seriousness. Ensuring the safety of citizens remains the highest priority, and all available resources are being deployed to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly,” he added.
The public is requested to share any information related to suspicious movements by dialling 100. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.
