Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana: Yellareddypet Police have solved the SBI ATM theft case reported in Rajanna Sircilla district and arrested two members of an alleged interstate gang from Rajasthan. The accused are suspected of targeting ATM centres across multiple states, including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Siricilla DSP Nagendrachari disclosed the details of the case, stating that both accused have been arrested and sent to judicial remand.
₹6.06 Lakh Stolen; Entire ATM Machine Taken Away
- According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of April 11, 2026, at an SBI ATM located near an Indian Oil petrol pump in Yellareddypet.
- Unidentified persons allegedly broke into the ATM centre, damaged the machine, stole ₹6,06,100 in cash and took away the entire ATM machine.
- Following a complaint filed by Dhadigala Ramesh, Channel Manager of Hitachi Payment Services, Yellareddypet Police registered a case and launched an investigation.
CCTV Footage and Technical Evidence Help Identify Accused
- During the investigation, police examined CCTV footage and analysed technical and other scientific evidence to identify those involved in the theft.
- Based on the investigation, police identified and arrested two accused persons from Rajasthan:
- Bahadur Chowkidar Pratabaram Bawari (36): A resident of Kuliana, Parbatsar Taluk, Didwana Kuchaman district, Rajasthan.
- Gopal Tejaram Bawari (34): A resident of Rahul Niwas, Degana Taluk, Nagaur district, Rajasthan.
Interstate ATM Theft Network Under Investigation
- During interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to their involvement in several ATM theft incidents across Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- Police subsequently produced both accused before the court and sent them to judicial remand, DSP Nagendrachari stated.
SP Appreciates Police Team
- The District Superintendent of Police appreciated the police officers and personnel who played a crucial role in detecting the ATM theft case and arresting the accused.
Police Appeal to Citizens
- Rajanna Sircilla Police have appealed to the public to remain alert and immediately inform the nearest police station if they notice suspicious persons or vehicle movements near ATM centres, banks or other important locations.
- Police also urged citizens to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in preventing criminal activities and maintaining public safety.
- The successful detection of the case highlights the importance of CCTV surveillance, technical investigation and coordination in tackling interstate criminal networks.
