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Crime
Bihar Thief Destroys ATM Overnight, Leaves Without Stealing
✍️ India Today
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:02 PM
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A thief in Bihar used an iron rod to smash an ATM throughout the night, yet walked away without taking any money. Police are investigating the incident.
A burglary incident in the Indian state of Bihar saw a thief spend the entire night dismantling an automated teller machine (ATM) with an iron rod. The attacker reportedly left the scene without taking any cash, leaving the machine severely damaged.
Local authorities have taken the case under investigation, noting that the damage to the ATM could affect banking operations in the area. No witnesses were reported, and the motive behind the vandalism remains unclear.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns around banking infrastructure in rural and semi-urban parts of Bihar. Police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity near ATMs and to cooperate with investigations.
Local authorities have taken the case under investigation, noting that the damage to the ATM could affect banking operations in the area. No witnesses were reported, and the motive behind the vandalism remains unclear.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns around banking infrastructure in rural and semi-urban parts of Bihar. Police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity near ATMs and to cooperate with investigations.