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Crime
Tamil Nadu police uncover Haryana ‘school’ training ATM burglers
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 01:37 AM
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Tamil Nadu police discovered a dedicated training centre in Haryana where novices are taught ATM robbery techniques using real machines.
Tamil Nadu law enforcement officials, while probing a series of ATM thefts, identified a covert training facility in Haryana that functions as a school for aspiring burglars. The centre reportedly offers hands‑on instruction, allowing recruits to practice on actual ATMs to perfect their methods.
According to the police, the curriculum includes disassembly of ATM casings, bypassing security protocols and rapid cash extraction techniques. Trainees are said to be monitored by senior operatives who demonstrate real‑world scenarios, effectively turning the site into a practical workshop for criminal activity.
The discovery has prompted a coordinated response from both Tamil Nadu and Haryana police agencies, who have launched an investigation to trace the network’s origins and prevent further thefts. Authorities emphasized that dismantling such training hubs is crucial to safeguarding the nation’s banking infrastructure.
According to the police, the curriculum includes disassembly of ATM casings, bypassing security protocols and rapid cash extraction techniques. Trainees are said to be monitored by senior operatives who demonstrate real‑world scenarios, effectively turning the site into a practical workshop for criminal activity.
The discovery has prompted a coordinated response from both Tamil Nadu and Haryana police agencies, who have launched an investigation to trace the network’s origins and prevent further thefts. Authorities emphasized that dismantling such training hubs is crucial to safeguarding the nation’s banking infrastructure.