India's ATM Network Shrinks Amid Digital Payment Boom
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Crime Spree in Punjab's Doaba: 12+ Thefts, Robberies
Punjab's Doaba region faces a crime surge with over 12 thefts, armed robberies & an ATM heist reported in days. Read about the incidents, police response & political blame game.
Ludhiana ATM Robbery Linked to Kapurthala, Jalandhar Heists
Police connect a Ludhiana ATM robbery to similar heists in Kapurthala & Jalandhar. A white Swift car gang targets unguarded kiosks using gas cutters. Read about the security lapses and ongoing probe.
Bihar ATM Gas Cutter Thefts: Rs 1.54 Crore Stolen
A spate of gas-cutter attacks on SBI ATMs across Bihar has led to a multi-state probe. Police suspect a Haryana-based organised gang. Read the full investigation details.
Nizamabad ATM theft: ₹30 lakh stolen, police probe gang links
Burglars stole ₹30 lakh from two ATMs in Nizamabad. Police have formed 5 SITs, suspecting a professional gang from Rajasthan or Maharashtra. Read the latest details.
Ludhiana ATM looted; robbers escape with cash tray
Unidentified robbers stole an ATM cash tray in Ludhiana's Basti Jodhewal. The kiosk was unlocked and unguarded. Police are investigating. Read for details.
Delhi Police arrest ATM theft mastermind after year-long chase
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests Mubarik Ali, the alleged mastermind behind a series of North India ATM thefts, following a 2,000-km surveillance operation. Read the full story.
ATM looted in Khajurala village near Phagwara
Unidentified thieves looted an ATM in Khajurala village, Phagwara, stealing ₹16.8 lakh. Police are investigating the heist which occurred early Friday. Read for details.
Bettiah ATM Robbery Leads to Police Suspensions
Three sub-inspectors suspended and eight personnel face salary hold after lapses during Rs 24 lakh ATM heist in West Champaran. Internal probe reveals negligence in night patrol.
Patna Police Bust ATM Fraud Gang, 12 Arrested
Patna police crack down on a sophisticated ATM fraud ring using card trapping and PIN theft. 12 arrested, mastermind still at large. Learn how to protect yourself.
Phagwara Lawyers Hold 'No Work Day' Protest
Lawyers of the Phagwara Bar Association abstained from work, demanding a new court complex and highlighting infrastructure woes. Read about their key demands and the impact.
Bhopal: BTech Students Held for Failed ATM Heist
Two BTech students and an accomplice attempted to steal an ATM in Bhopal's Govindpura to fund their drug addiction and luxury lifestyle. Police have arrested two, search on for the third. Read the full story.
Sheep, goats are ATM of the poor, says Centre
The Indian government highlights the critical role of small ruminants in poverty alleviation, urging for research-driven growth and stronger veterinary services to unlock the sector's full potential.
Student's motorcycle stolen in Phagwara market
A student's motorcycle was stolen from Phagwara's busy Sabzi Mandi. Police have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to track the thieves. Read for details.
Police register cheating cases over fake travel promises in Kapurthala
Kapurthala and Phagwara police have registered separate cheating cases against individuals posing as travel agents, defrauding people with fake promises of sending them abroad. Read the full details of the scams.
Man killed in road accident in Phagwara, Punjab
A 40-year-old man was killed in a tragic road accident in Phagwara. The speeding car driver fled the scene. Police investigation is underway.
ATM Gang Leader with Rs 50K Reward Arrested in Nuh
Haryana Police STF arrests inter-state ATM cutter gang leader Niyamat and associate Ranveer in Nuh. Accused wanted in multiple theft cases across four states. Details inside.
Patna ATM Heist: Rs 14.5 Lakh Stolen in 6 Minutes
A professional gang stole Rs 14.5 lakh from an HDFC Bank ATM in Patna's Nasriganj using a gas cutter. City SP visited the site, an SIT is probing. Read the full details.
Cybercrime syndicate busted in Motihari, 3 arrested
East Champaran police cyber cell arrests 3 gang members involved in Rs 3 crore fraud. Cash, phones, ATM cards seized. Read how the scam was uncovered.
Thieves steal ₹23.52 lakh from two SBI ATMs in Bettiah
Criminals used gas cutters to break into two SBI ATMs in West Champaran's Bettiah, escaping with ₹23.52 lakh. Police suspect the same gang behind both heists. Read the full investigation details.
VNIT Professor Wins IIM Distinguished Educator Award 2025
Prof Dilip R Peshwe of VNIT Nagpur creates history by becoming the first NIT professor to receive the IIM Distinguished Educator Award 2025. Read the full story.
Woman's gold chain snatched in Phagwara market
A woman was robbed of her gold chain by two men on a scooter in Phagwara's busy market. Police have registered a case and are investigating the snatching incident.
BKU Doaba permits sugar mill run, plans DC office gherao Dec 18
BKU Doaba lifts protest at Phagwara sugar mill after talks but will gherao Jalandhar DC office on Dec 18 over pending cane dues. Farmers demand immediate payment.
ATM loot attempt foiled in Jhunjhunu, 3 paraded
Jhunjhunu police foiled an ATM loot attempt in Nawalgarh, arresting three from a Haryana-based gang. Read how alert guards and cops stopped the heist.
Bank Clerk's Purse Stolen, Thieves Withdraw Rs 75,000 via ATM
A bank clerk in Ahmedabad lost Rs 75,000 after thieves stole her purse from a parked scooter and used her ATM cards. Police are investigating using CCTV footage. Read the full details.
ATM stolen near Katni police station, Rs 11 lakh looted
In a daring heist, thieves stole an ATM containing Rs 11 lakh in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, just metres from a police station. The incident follows a failed attempt in Jabalpur. Police are investigating.
Six arrested in Rs 1.17 crore ATM cash-loading fraud case
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar police arrest six absconding suspects in a major ATM cash-loading fraud case worth Rs 1.17 crore. Read how the crime branch cracked the year-long investigation.
Man shot dead in Phagwara wedding venue argument
A 31-year-old man was shot dead in Phagwara's Hadiabad after an argument during a dinner. Police have identified the accused and launched a manhunt. Read the latest updates on the case.
Young father shot dead in Phagwara after minor argument
A 30-year-old man was shot dead in Phagwara's Maqsoodan area over a minor argument. This is the second shooting incident in the city within a week, raising serious law and order concerns.
Kapurthala teen ends life after alleged harassment
A 16-year-old girl in Kapurthala died by suicide after alleged harassment by a youth. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the tragic incident.
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