A shocking robbery attempt involving ₹50,000 was reported from Chhattisgarh’s Champa district on December 20. CCTV footage of the incident from a Punjab National Bank (PNB) ATM in Akaltara has since gone viral on social media.
Masked Robbers Spray Chemical, Snatch Cash
The viral CCTV video shows two female bank employees and a security guard inside the ATM booth, replenishing cash in the machine with the shutter partially open. The women are seen conversing casually when two masked men enter the ATM in broad daylight.
One of the girl appears to sense something amiss, but one of the robbers immediately sprays an irritant chemical, suspected to be pepper spray, towards the women’s faces. Taking advantage of the confusion, the robber swiftly grabs ₹50,000 in cash. As panic ensues, one of the women runs out of the booth, while the accused flee the scene on a motorcycle.
Police Action Yet Unclear
As of now, it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been registered or if any arrests have been made.
Separate ATM Robbery Attempt Reported in Maharashtra
In a separate incident, CCTV footage from a Maharashtra Bank ATM in Jalgaon has also surfaced online, showing an attempted robbery.
The video captures two men with their faces covered attempting to tamper with the ATM’s CCTV camera, seemingly to disable surveillance before committing the crime. However, due to the incomplete footage, it is unclear whether the robbery was successful.
Incident Dates Back to September
According to the CCTV timestamp, the Jalgaon incident occurred on Wednesday, September 10. No official confirmation has been issued regarding losses or arrests in this case either.
