A shocking incident has come to light on Wednesday in Kothi, one of the busiest and sensitive areas of Hyderabad. Here, unknown assailants openly opened fire on the ATM located outside the SBI headquarters. The incident took place at 7 am on Saturday, when the attackers chased the cash carrier Rashid who had come to deposit the money and shot at him and looted around Rs 6 lakh.
In this incident, Rashid was shot in the leg, after which the police immediately took him to the hospital, where his condition is said to be stable. According to the witnesses present at the spot and CCTV footage, the incident happened very quickly. As soon as Rashid was about to enter the ATM, the attackers attacked him.
Chaos in the area due to gunshot sound
It is being told that the attackers were already monitoring him and they carried out the crime in a very vicious manner. The sound of the bullet created panic in the area. However, the attackers easily escaped from the spot taking advantage of the crowd. This incident is a big challenge for the police and administration because the place of the incident is Kothi, which is a very busy area and at some distance from the police station.
Such fearless incidents in this ‘high-security zone’ are raising questions whether the general public is safe? Sultanbazar police reached the spot and started investigation. Police are scanning CCTV footage of nearby shops and buildings to identify the attackers.
Police engaged in investigation
At present, Sultanbazar police have registered the case and have started searching for the accused by blocking the surrounding areas. This incident of robbery has once again raised big questions regarding the safety of cash management staff in the city. Police say that the accused will be arrested soon.
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