ATM machine stolen in Maninagar, Ahmedabad(Video)
April 03, 2012
Ahmedabad, 3 April 2012
Stealing of entire ATM machine by thieves is not a new thing, but today’s such incident was shocking, because it happened in busy Maninagar area of Ahmedabad.
An ATM machine with about Rs 20 lakh cash lying inside was stolen by thieves in Dakshini area of Maninagar on Monday night.
The State Bank of India official told media persons that cash worth Rs 20 lakh could be inside the chest of stolen ATM.
This particular ATM centre was not guarded by security men, because Dakshini/Maninagar is considered as a low-risk area, the bank official said.
Police is investigating the case.
This is not first such incident in Gujarat. On Sunday night another ATM machine of the State Bank of India was stolen. The incident occurred on Bharuch-Dahej bypass road. The ATM was containing Rs 21.86 lakh cash. There were no CCTV camera or guard on duty at the ATM centre.
A typical SBI ATM machine costs Rs 4.5 lakh.
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