In a bizarre incident, a group of robbers attempting to break into an ATM in Bengaluru’s Nelamangala area inadvertently burned a significant sum of cash to ashes. The shocking episode left authorities and onlookers puzzled.
Attempted heist goes wrong
The robbers used a gas cutter in their attempt to forcefully access the Automated Teller Machine (ATM).
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However, their efforts took an unexpected turn when the heat from the gas cutter ignited the stored currency notes inside, reducing them to ashes.
The exact amount of money destroyed in the incident is yet to be determined.
“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 PTI.
Bank officials from the Mumbai branch detected the unusual incident through CCTV footage.
Swift action was taken as they alerted the building owner where the ATM was located. The building owner rushed to the scene, only to find the perpetrators had fled, leaving behind their equipment.
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Bengaluru City Police are actively investigating the matter, examining the CCTV footage for clues.
Initial findings suggest the involvement of two people in the failed heist. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting further details to piece together the sequence of events.
(With inputs from agencies)
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