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Seven lakh rupees stolen from ATM in Shamshabad area
Police in Hyderabad's Shamshabad region are investigating a theft from an automated teller machine in which approximately ₹7 lakh was stolen. The incident has prompted authorities to review security measures at ATM installations in the area.
LSN India ·
A significant cash theft was reported from an ATM located in Satamrai, Shamshabad, with authorities confirming the loss of approximately ₹7 lakh. The incident came to light when customers and bank officials discovered the discrepancy during routine transactions and account verification.
Local police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter. Officers are examining security footage from the ATM location and conducting inquiries into potential suspects. The exact timeline of the theft and method used by the perpetrators are being established as part of the ongoing probe.
The incident highlights security concerns at unmanned banking facilities in the region. Bank authorities have been advised to enhance surveillance and ensure regular cash replenishment schedules are maintained with appropriate security protocols. This is among several ATM-related thefts reported across Hyderabad in recent months, prompting financial institutions to review their security infrastructure.