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Inter-state ATM cutter gang member arrested after heist in Delhi

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The Delhi Police has arrested a 26-year-old man allegedly involved in uprooting and cutting open an ATM in east Delhi’s Mandawali area, an official said on Monday.

The accused, identified as Robin, a resident of Haryana’s Palwal, was apprehended from Rajasthan’s Bharatpur on Sunday.

“Robin is associated with an interstate ATM cutter gang led by one Imran Mewati,” said the police officer.

Police said the case pertains to an incident on the night of April 29, when the ATM of a private bank in Vinod Nagar was targeted. The machine was cut open using a gas cutter, and Rs 19.32 lakh was stolen.

Police registered an FIR after receiving a formal complaint into the matter and launched an investigation.

A team from the crime branch analysed CCTV footage, which pointed towards the involvement of suspects from Palwal. The accused had been on the run and was frequently changing locations to evade arrest.

“Following a tip-off, a trap was laid in Bharatpur, leading to Robin’s arrest. Some part of the cash was recovered from his possession,” the officer said.

During interrogation, the accused confessed to his involvement and revealed that he was lured into the crime by Imran, who allegedly promised him monetary gains.

According to the police, Imran is a notorious ATM cutter allegedly involved in more than 25 such cases across multiple states. Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused.

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