Tiruvannamalai, February 18: Six miscreants involved in ATM robberies in Tamil Nadu have been arrested in Haryana based on scientific evidence, said IGP N. Kannan. The miscreants broke open the ATMs using gas cutters and looted Rs 72.7 lakh from 4 ATMs in Kalasapakkam.

IG Kannan further informed that "Under the supervision of E.G.P., Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vellore, MS Muthusamy, nine special forces were formed. On intensive investigation, it was revealed that north state persons were involved in the incident." Telangana: Alert Cops Foil ATM Robbery in Korutla (Watch Video).

"More than 6 people were involved in the robbery and they were staying in the Kolar area of Karnataka state. Before engaging in the robbery the accused had surveyed the crime areas," added Kannan. ATM Robbery in UP: Thieves Use Gas Cutter, Decamp With ATM Machine with Rs 20.52 Lakh Cash in Basti (Watch Video).

Further, the police also informed that the criminals were arrested in Haryana and they recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash and the vehicle used by them.

"With an intensive manhunt, the criminals were arrested in Haryana state based on scientific evidence. Out of the money stolen by the robbers Rs 3 lakh in cash and the vehicle used by them were found." Further investigation is underway, said police.

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