Parveen Arora
Karnal, May 11
Robbers decamped with Rs 20.76 lakh after uprooting an ATM of the State Bank of India near Namastey Chowk here in the wee hours of Wednesday.
The robbers entered the ATM booth and fiddled with the CCTV cameras before committing the crime.
According to authorities, the robbery took place between 3am and 4am. The incident came to light at around 9am when the bank staff reported for work.
The ATM booth is situated adjacent to the local branch office.
SP Ganga Ram Punia confirmed the case reported by the bank authorities.
One person who came in a car was seen in the CCTV footage, he added.
Banks had already been directed to ensure guard at the operational ATMs.
DSP Veer Singh and SHO Kamaldeep Rana are investigating the case, said the SP.