Man held for damaging ATM kiosk in Vellore town
A 23-year-old man was arrested in Vellore for damaging an ATM kiosk after consuming alcohol nearby. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading police to identify and apprehend the suspect.
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Reflects local law enforcement efforts to maintain public order and protect infrastructure in urban areas.
A 23-year-old autorickshaw driver was arrested by Vellore North police for reportedly damaging the windowpanes of a public sector ATM kiosk at Kagithapattarai on Arcot Road in Vellore on Tuesday.
The police said the arrested person was identified as L. Gautam, a resident of Kagithapattarai. Initial inquiry revealed that the ATM kiosk was located near three Tasmac outlets.
The police said suspect Gautam reportedly consumed liquor at the kiosk, which does not have security guards, a few days ago. In a fit of rage, Gautam allegedly damaged the glass panels of the kiosk. The incident was recorded by the CCTV cameras at the kiosk.
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