Man arrested for alleged ATM theft

Metro India News | KAMAREDDY

Police arrested a man for his alleged attempt to rob an SBI ATM near Gandhi Ganj in Kamareddy town on November 11. District SP Rajesh Chandra announced the arrest at a press conference on Thursday. The accused, identified as Mahesh Gnanoba Binde, a native of Maharashtra's Parbhani district, allegedly entered the ATM kiosk around 1 a.m. wearing a mask. He removed the CCTV cameras and used an iron rod to damage the ATM in an attempt to steal cash.

However, the security alarm sounded, forcing him to flee empty-handed. Police identified him using CCTV footage and technical evidence. He was apprehended near the railway station on Thursday while allegedly attempting to escape to his native place. During questioning, he reportedly confessed that he planned the robbery to repay a personal debt of Rs. 10,000. SP Rajesh Chandra rewarded Constable Narsimhulu and Home Guard Mohan Reddy for their swift action.