Watch: Gang uses Thar to uproot ATM, escapes with cash in Odisha
A gang of thieves in Odisha, India, used a Mahindra Thar vehicle to uproot an ATM from its kiosk. The group dragged the machine to a secluded location to steal the cash inside, and police are currently investigating the incident.
Why it matters
This incident highlights extreme methods of criminal activity targeting financial infrastructure in rural or semi-urban areas.
BALASORE: A gang of thieves uprooted an ATM in Odisha's Balasore district, tied it to a Mahindra Thar with a rope and dragged it away before fleeing with the cash inside, police said.The incident occurred around 2 am on Saturday under the jurisdiction of Khaira police station and was captured on CCTV.According to preliminary information, more than five people arrived at the ATM kiosk in a black Thar, broke into the kiosk, uprooted the machine and dragged it to a secluded…
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