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Crime
Inter-state gang busted in Bhind for ATM theft using aluminum plates, three arrested
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 09:00 PM
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Police in Bhind district uncovered an inter‑state gang that tampered with ATMs using aluminum plates to steal cash, and detained three suspects.
Police from the Mehgaon police station in Bhind district announced that they have dismantled an inter‑state criminal gang that was targeting cash‑dispensing machines.
The group was reported to have affixed aluminum plates onto ATM units to manipulate the machines and extract money from unsuspecting customers. During a coordinated operation, officers apprehended three individuals identified as the gang’s key operatives.
The suspects are currently in custody, and further interrogation is expected to reveal the full extent of the network and any additional accomplices. Investigators have warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity at ATMs.
The group was reported to have affixed aluminum plates onto ATM units to manipulate the machines and extract money from unsuspecting customers. During a coordinated operation, officers apprehended three individuals identified as the gang’s key operatives.
The suspects are currently in custody, and further interrogation is expected to reveal the full extent of the network and any additional accomplices. Investigators have warned the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity at ATMs.