Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Gang Robs, Torches ATM in Siliguri, Eludes Police
Some bad guys broke into an ATM in Siliguri to steal money.
They used tools to get inside and took about 9 lakh rupees.
The criminals also set the ATM on fire before running away.
Police tried to catch them, but the criminals got away in a different car, leaving behind the one they used for the robbery.
Police are now looking for the criminals and trying to find out who they are.
This is not the first time ATMs have been targeted in the area.
A gang of four criminals looted an ATM kiosk in Siliguri.
The criminals stole around ₹9 lakh.
The gang used a gas-cutter to break into the ATM and set fire to the kiosk.
Police chased the criminals but they escaped in another vehicle after dumping their SUV.
Police recovered the SUV and are investigating the incident.
- Who
- A gang of four criminals.
- What
- An ATM kiosk was robbed and set on fire.
- When
- Early Wednesday, around 3:30 am.
- Where
- Eastern Bypass area of Siliguri, India.
- Why
- To steal money from the ATM.
Police and Government
BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh
Crime Rate
Police and Government
Law and order is under control
BJP MLA Shankar Ghosh
Law and order is deteriorating.
- Amount Stolen
- ₹9 lakh
- Location
- Eastern Bypass, Siliguri
- Suspects
- A gang of four
- Vehicle Recovered
- Tata Sumo
- Incident Date
- Early Wednesday