₹7 lakh stolen from ATM in Shamshabad’s Satamrai

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CCTV cameras at an ATM in Shamshabad was spray painted before stealing cash. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES

Around ₹7 lakh in cash was stolen from an Axis Bank ATM at Satamrai in Shamshabad area of Hyderabad, Telangana, in the early hours of Tuesday (October 6, 2026).

According to the police, the burglary is suspected to have taken place between 3 a.m. and 3.30 a.m. Preliminary investigation suggests that two persons may have been involved in the crime. “The suspects sprayed paint on the ATM’s CCTV camera, apparently to prevent the incident from being captured. The footage available before the camera was obscured is being examined as part of the investigation,” they added.

Police are also examining other CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the suspects and trace their movements before and after the robbery. A case was registered and investigation is underway.

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