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ATM Robbery Gang Busted in Siliguri, Over Rs 14 Lakh Recovered

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A gang of five persons from Haryana, allegedly involved in looting an ATM kiosk in the Eastern Bypass area of Siliguri on July 23, has been busted by the Siliguri Metropolitan Police (SMP). The police have apprehended three members of the gang, with two more still at large. The gang, led by Sajid, allegedly stole around Rs 14 lakh from the ATM kiosk. Although the police have recovered over Rs 9.6 lakh, including some damaged (burnt) notes, the investigation is ongoing to trace the rest of the gang members and understand how the money was taken.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Siliguri Metropolitan Police (SMP) has arrested three members of the gang involved in looting an ATM kiosk in the Eastern Bypass area of Siliguri on July 23.
  • The gang, consisting of five members from Haryana, was led by Sajid and included Adil Khan, Sajid Kala, Aftab, and Ujair Khan.
  • Two members of the gang, Sajid and Adil, were arrested with the help of the Delhi police, while Ujair was arrested in the Supaul district of Bihar and produced in a court in Jalpaiguri.
  • The police have recovered over Rs 9.6 lakh, including some damaged (burnt) notes, out of the stolen amount of around Rs 14 lakh.
  • The SMP has requested banks to install basic security measures at their ATMs, including alarms and a robust digital monitoring system, as well as the deployment of security guards at the kiosks.
  • A total of 48 ATM kiosks under the jurisdiction of Bhaktinagar police station were found to be without basic security arrangements, following the ATM looting incident.

Statistics:

  • The ATM robbery gang allegedly looted around Rs 14 lakh from the kiosk in the Eastern Bypass area of Siliguri.
  • The police have recovered over Rs 9.6 lakh, including some damaged (burnt) notes.
  • 48 ATM kiosks under the jurisdiction of Bhaktinagar police station were found to be without basic security arrangements.
  • The police have arrested three members of the gang and are still searching for two more.

Sources:

  • ABP Private Limited

"Duo arrested in Delhi to be brought on transit remand".

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