6 masked men uproot SBI ATM with Rs 18 lakh in 14 minutes in Rajasthan
His mouth was gagged, and he was reportedly beaten with an iron rod for resisting. The miscreants then disconnected the electricity supply and disabled the CCTV cameras before uprooting the ATM machine.The robbers also snatched the guard's mobile phone before fleeing the scene with the machine. Footage from a CCTV camera at the ATM captured the masked men entering the premises one by one. However, due to their covered faces, identifying them has proven difficult.Deputy Superintendent of Police Umesh Gupta confirmed that the robbers acted with precise planning. Four police teams have been formed to investigate the case from different angles, and surveillance footage from surrounding areas is also being examined.The District Special Task Force (DST) has joined the search operation to track down the suspects.- Ends
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