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Two ATMs Targeted in Karimnagar Amid Conflicting Theft Details
Thieves allegedly attacked two bank cash machines in Karimnagar district.
The attacks happened in Durshed and Timmapur early on Sunday.
The thieves damaged the machines and took money.
One report says they used a gas cutter.
Reports disagree about which ATM was cut open and how the cameras were blocked.
One account says some thieves were disguised as women.
Police are studying CCTV footage, a vehicle, and the thieves’ movements.
They are also checking whether the same group committed both attacks.
Thieves allegedly targeted two State Bank of India ATMs in Karimnagar district early Sunday.
The incidents occurred in Durshed and Timmapur, with reports describing different methods at each site.
One report said a gas cutter was used to open an ATM and steal cash.
Accounts differ over whether CCTV cameras were destroyed or sprayed with liquid, and where this occurred.
Police registered cases, collected local CCTV footage, and are investigating whether one gang committed both thefts.
- Who
- Unidentified thieves or miscreants allegedly targeted the ATMs; one report said three people were involved and police identified possible involvement by a woman from CCTV.
- What
- Two State Bank of India ATMs were allegedly broken into and cash was stolen.
- Where
- ATMs in Durshed and Timmapur, Karimnagar district.
- When
- Early Sunday morning, with one report placing an incident around 3:00 AM; no calendar date was provided.
- Why
- The perpetrators allegedly damaged the ATMs and security cameras to steal cash and hinder identification.
First Report’s Account
Second Report’s Account
Gas-cutter use
First Report’s Account
The first report said the thieves used a gas cutter to open the ATM in Durshed.
Second Report’s Account
The second report said the gas cutter was used at the Timmapur ATM.
CCTV interference
First Report’s Account
The first report said CCTV cameras were destroyed in Durshed and that thieves at Timmapur sprayed the cameras while disguised as women.
Second Report’s Account
The second report said liquid was sprayed on cameras in Durshed and that CCTV footage indicated a woman’s involvement.
Operational details
First Report’s Account
The first report described three people arriving in a Scorpio around 3:00 AM and fleeing after the Durshed theft.
Second Report’s Account
The second report confirmed two ATM incidents and a police investigation but did not provide the same vehicle and group details.
Key facts
- Targeted bank
- State Bank of India ATMs
- Number of incidents
- Two ATM thefts
- Locations
- Durshed and Timmapur, Karimnagar district
- Reported timing
- Early Sunday morning; one report said around 3:00 AM
- Reported vehicle
- A Scorpio vehicle was mentioned in one account
- Reported methods
- A gas cutter was allegedly used, while CCTV cameras were reportedly destroyed or sprayed with liquid
- Police response
- Cases were registered, crime scenes inspected, and local CCTV footage secured
- Investigation question
- Authorities are examining whether one gang or separate gangs committed the thefts
Sources
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