Archive · 20 Sep 2026
Two SBI ATMs Robbed in Karimnagar, Gas Cutters Used
Thieves allegedly robbed two State Bank of India cash machines in Karimnagar district.
The ATMs were in Durshed and Thimmapur.
The robberies happened early on Sunday, but reports disagree about the exact times.
The thieves reportedly used gas cutters to open the machines.
They took about ₹15 lakh altogether, according to one police account.
The thieves also damaged or covered security cameras.
One person was reportedly seen wearing women’s clothing.
Police are studying CCTV footage, a Scorpio vehicle and other evidence.
They are checking whether the same group committed both robberies.
Burglars allegedly targeted State Bank of India ATMs in Durshed and Thimmapur, Karimnagar district, early Sunday.
Reports said gas cutters were used to open the machines and steal about ₹15 lakh in total.
Police said a three- to four-member gang used a Scorpio and may have come from another state.
CCTV cameras were reportedly destroyed or sprayed with liquid, and one suspect was seen dressed as a woman.
Police registered cases, collected evidence and footage, and are investigating whether one gang carried out both robberies.
- Who
- A reported three- to four-member gang, described by police as possibly from another state, allegedly carried out the robberies.
- What
- Two State Bank of India ATMs were allegedly broken open and robbed of cash.
- When
- Early Sunday; reports variously place the incidents around 1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m. and 3:35 a.m., with one account saying they occurred about an hour apart.
- Where
- Durshed and Thimmapur in Karimnagar district, Telangana.
- Why
- The suspects allegedly sought cash and disabled or obstructed ATM security systems and CCTV cameras.
Reported Incident Accounts
Police Investigation
Timing of the robberies
Reported Incident Accounts
Accounts variously placed the incidents around 1:00 a.m., 3:00 a.m. or 3:35 a.m.; some said they occurred at nearly the same time, while another said they were about an hour apart.
Police Investigation
Police accounts reported the Thimmapur incident around 1:00 a.m. and the Durshed incident around 3:34 or 3:35 a.m., but the investigation is continuing.
How the cameras were disabled
Reported Incident Accounts
One report said cameras at Durshed were destroyed, while another said liquid was sprayed on them; accounts also differed over which location involved each method.
Police Investigation
Police said the suspects sprayed cameras and cut alarm-system and key camera cables at the ATM centres.
Extent of the operation
Reported Incident Accounts
Reports described three suspects in a Scorpio and separately highlighted a person dressed as a woman at one ATM.
Police Investigation
Authorities are still determining whether the two robberies were committed by the same gang or by separate groups, and whether the alarm system or security response was delayed.
- Bank targeted
- State Bank of India
- Locations
- Durshed and Thimmapur, Karimnagar district
- Reported amount stolen
- About ₹15 lakh; one account specified approximately ₹8 lakh from Thimmapur and ₹7.13 lakh from Durshed
- Reported methods
- Gas cutters were allegedly used to open the ATM machines; CCTV cameras were destroyed or sprayed with liquid
- Suspects
- A reported three- to four-member gang; one suspect was reportedly dressed as a woman
- Vehicle
- A Scorpio was reportedly used, with one account saying the suspects fled toward Peddapalli
- Police response
- Cases were registered, crime scenes were inspected, and CCTV footage and other evidence were collected
