Gang of six robbers busted for looting ATM with explosives. A gang of 6 robbers, including an undergraduate engineer was busted by Madhya Pradesh Police. For looting ATM machines, by using explosives.
The gang has blown up seven ATMs so far and looted Rs. 46 Lakh . As confirmed by Inspector General of Sagar Zone, Anil Sharma
Moreover, they would conduct reconnaissance of ATMs to find out how much cash was stored in them. Furthermore, they would open the ATM by exploding a gelatin stick near the cash tray using a motorcycle battery.
One of the arrested persons, Devendra Patel (28), has a civil engineering degree and had also appeared for the UPSC exams. He used to device ways of committing robberies after watching television crime shows. We seized fake currency with face value of ₹3.50 lakh and equipment from Patel.
Said Anil Sharma to reporters.
Also, the gang committed seven robberies in Damoh, Jabalpur, Panna and Katni districts.