In a major breakthrough, the Commissioner’s Task Force, Charminar Zone, in coordination with IS Sadan Police, has solved a cash theft case involving funds meant for ATM replenishment and arrested three accused persons, including a cash management agency employee and his two sons.
Police recovered ₹14.55 lakh in cash, a two wheeler allegedly used in the commission of the offence and four mobile phones from the accused. The arrested individuals have been identified as Chirra Srinivas (42), a driver employed with a cash management agency and his sons Chirra Anish (22) and Chirra Jaswanth (20).
According to police, the case came to light after a complaint was lodged on June 23, 2026, by Bantupalli Suresh, Cash Custodian of Cleared Security Services Pvt. Ltd. The complaint alleged that Srinivas had absconded with ₹17 lakh entrusted to him for loading into a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM located at Edi Bazar under the jurisdiction of IS Sadan Police Station.
Based on the complaint, IS Sadan Police registered a case under Crime No. 160/2026 under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.
During the probe, police analyzed CCTV footage and technical evidence, which reportedly revealed that Srinivas fled the area carrying the cash bag on a motorcycle ridden by his son Anish. Investigators later found that the theft had allegedly been pre-planned due to financial difficulties and was carried out with the active involvement of both sons.
Acting on specific information and sustained technical surveillance, the Commissioner’s Task Force and IS Sadan Police tracked down and apprehended Srinivas and Anish near Bowenpally on June 25. Subsequently, Jaswanth was arrested from Peerzadiguda.
During interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to their involvement in the crime and disclosed the location of the stolen money and other material evidence. This led to the recovery of ₹14.55 lakh, along with the motorcycle and mobile phones allegedly used during the offence.
Police officials stated that the accused were produced before the court and have been remanded to judicial custody. Efforts are also underway to trace the remaining amount and complete the investigation.
The operation was carried out under the supervision of Sri Ande Srinivasa Rao, Additional DCP, Commissioner’s Task Force and executed by officers and personnel of the Charminar Zone Task Force and IS Sadan Police Station.
Authorities have described the case as a significant success in the swift detection and recovery of stolen ATM cash funds.
