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Crime
Woman Manager Stops Midnight ATM Heist, 16 Lakh Stolen
✍️ India Today
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 03:18 PM
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At midnight, thieves tried to rob an ATM holding 16 lakh rupees. A vigilant woman manager intervened, stopping the robbery before any money was taken.
At approximately 12:30 a.m., a group of thieves attempted to breach an ATM that contained a total of 16 lakh rupees. The robbery took place in a high‑security bank branch located in a major city.
The woman manager on duty, who had been trained in security protocols, noticed the suspicious activity as the thieves approached the machine. She immediately alerted the bank’s security team and coordinated with local police.
Thanks to her quick action, the thieves were unable to access the cash and were apprehended by the police before they could escape. The manager’s intervention prevented a significant financial loss for the bank.
The incident has prompted the bank to review its nighttime security measures and to provide additional training for staff on emergency response.
The woman manager on duty, who had been trained in security protocols, noticed the suspicious activity as the thieves approached the machine. She immediately alerted the bank’s security team and coordinated with local police.
Thanks to her quick action, the thieves were unable to access the cash and were apprehended by the police before they could escape. The manager’s intervention prevented a significant financial loss for the bank.
The incident has prompted the bank to review its nighttime security measures and to provide additional training for staff on emergency response.