Failed attempt to break Bank of Baroda ATM in Bhachau, panic among people

According to a report by Sandesh newspaper, serious questions have been raised regarding the law and order situation in Bhachau town of Kutch district as the terror of anti-social elements and thieves has increased. An incident took place around the municipal office area in Bhachau town where thieves targeted and attempted to break a Bank of Baroda (BoB) ATM machine.

This incident created widespread discussion and an atmosphere of fear among local traders and citizens. The thieves entered the ATM centre and made a vicious attempt to break the Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and the ATM machine. However, the thieves failed to steal cash, but due to their vandalism, the CDM machine suffered heavy damage.

As the ATM was vandalized in a public and major area like the municipality, people raised serious questions about the police patrolling and barricading done during the night hours. Upon being informed of this serious incident, a team of Bhachau police station immediately rushed to the spot.

Police started investigation by obtaining CCTV footage from inside and outside the ATM centre. Police set wheels in motion by checking the footage of surrounding roads to catch the unknown thieves who executed this crime. Following this incident, which occurred amidst a festive atmosphere, the police launched intensive investigation and checking drives in the city.