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ATM Heist in Telangana: Thieves in Nighties Use Ambulance & Gas Cutters
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 08:46 AM
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In a bizarre robbery in Telangana, a group of thieves dressed in nighties arrived at an SBI ATM in an ambulance and used gas cutters to breach the machine, stealing cash.
A robbery at an SBI ATM in Telangana has raised alarm after a group of thieves, dressed in nighties, arrived at the site in an ambulance. The attackers used gas cutters to breach the ATM’s protective casing and siphoned off cash from the machine.
Police have begun an investigation into the incident, noting the unusual method of approach and the use of a medical vehicle to mask the operation. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the event to come forward with information.
The bank has confirmed that the ATM was temporarily offline and that the amount stolen has yet to be determined. No injuries were reported during the robbery.
Police have begun an investigation into the incident, noting the unusual method of approach and the use of a medical vehicle to mask the operation. Authorities are asking anyone who witnessed the event to come forward with information.
The bank has confirmed that the ATM was temporarily offline and that the amount stolen has yet to be determined. No injuries were reported during the robbery.