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Crime
Midnight Heist of Rs 16 Lakh Thwarted by Female Bank Manager
✍️ indiatoday.in
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 03:36 AM
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Around midnight, thieves tried to steal Rs 16 lakh from an ATM, but a female manager intervened and stopped the robbery.
At approximately 00:00 hours, a group of thieves attempted to breach an ATM and make off with cash estimated at Rs 16 lakh. The incident was reported to have taken place at an ATM located in India, where the machines were being serviced during the night shift.
A woman manager on duty observed unusual activity around the machine and immediately approached the suspects. She confronted them, secured the surrounding area, and alerted the on‑site security team while simultaneously contacting local police authorities.
Police officers arrived within minutes and apprehended the perpetrators before any cash could be removed from the ATM. The manager’s swift actions were credited with preventing the loss of the full amount and ensuring the safety of the premises.
The episode highlights the importance of vigilant staff presence at banking outlets during off‑peak hours and underscores how prompt reporting can thwart large‑scale theft attempts.
A woman manager on duty observed unusual activity around the machine and immediately approached the suspects. She confronted them, secured the surrounding area, and alerted the on‑site security team while simultaneously contacting local police authorities.
Police officers arrived within minutes and apprehended the perpetrators before any cash could be removed from the ATM. The manager’s swift actions were credited with preventing the loss of the full amount and ensuring the safety of the premises.
The episode highlights the importance of vigilant staff presence at banking outlets during off‑peak hours and underscores how prompt reporting can thwart large‑scale theft attempts.