Jaipur Police Thwart ATM Break-In, Arrest Accused After Intense Chase
Police in Jaipur successfully prevented an attempted ATM theft early Monday morning. The incident took place at a Bank of Baroda ATM booth near Dadi Ka Phatak in the Khora Bisal area.
Midnight Attempt Foiled by Alert Constable
The drama unfolded around 2:30 am in Nangal Jaisa Bohra. A young man entered the ATM booth with clear intentions to steal cash. He used a large stone and two screwdrivers to damage the upper part of the machine.
At approximately 3 am, Constable Vishnu Kumar spotted the suspect. Kumar was part of an Emergency Response vehicle team patrolling the area. He saw the man running out of the booth and immediately sensed something was wrong.
The police team gave chase right away. After running nearly 200 meters, the accused tripped and fell on the road. This allowed the police to catch him initially. Officers recovered the stone and screwdrivers from the ATM booth, confirming the attempted theft.
Second Chase Ensues as Accused Tries to Flee Again
The situation did not end there. After being detained, the accused made another bold attempt to escape. He pushed the policemen and started running once more.
Police pursued him for another 700 meters before finally apprehending him. During this second chase, Constable Vishnu Kumar sustained a minor leg injury. His quick action and persistence were crucial in capturing the suspect.
Accused Identified, YouTube Searches and Criminal Past Revealed
SHO Khora Bisal Surendra Singh identified the arrested individual as Ashish, aged 21. Ashish originally hails from Vaishali district in Patna, Bihar. He was currently living in a rented place in Nangal Jaisa Bohra.
Police conducted a search of his mobile phone. The search revealed a troubling YouTube history. Ashish had been looking up videos titled 'easy ways to break an ATM'.
During interrogation, Ashish confessed to the crime. He admitted that watching these videos and consuming alcohol prompted his actions. Police also disclosed that Ashish has a criminal background.
A case of rape and under the Pocso Act was registered against him at Shyam Nagar police station back in 2021. Despite the damage to the ATM machine, the safe remained secure. No cash was stolen during the incident.
DCP (west) Hanuman Prasad commended the police team for their alertness. The timely response prevented a potential financial loss and led to the arrest of a repeat offender.
