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Telangana ATM robbery: thieves flee in ambulance wearing nightgowns
Unidentified criminals robbed an automated teller machine in Telangana while dressed in nightwear before escaping in a commandeered ambulance. The brazen daylight heist has sparked a manhunt by local police.
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A daring ATM robbery in Telangana saw assailants dressed in nightgowns make off with cash before fleeing the scene in an ambulance, raising fresh concerns about security lapses at financial institutions across the state.
The incident occurred when the suspects, whose identities remain unknown, targeted an ATM in the region. Witnesses reported observing the thieves in unconventional attire before they made their getaway, reportedly commandeering a nearby ambulance to evade pursuing authorities.
The choice of disguise and escape vehicle has baffled investigators, suggesting a level of premeditation in the heist. Police have launched a comprehensive search operation to apprehend the perpetrators and recover the stolen funds.
The robbery has prompted renewed discussions about surveillance systems and access controls at ATM facilities in Telangana. Bank officials and law enforcement agencies are reviewing security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. Authorities have appealed to the public for information that could aid in the investigation.