During questioning, it was discovered that the accused worked as a confectioner and came to Delhi for work.
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A 22-year-old man was arrested in Delhi for trying to break an ATM in a bid to steal money from it, an official said on Friday.
Sanjay, an Agra resident, was not carrying any equipment that could be used to breach the ATM machine.
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DCP Benita Mary Jaiker said a PCR call was received at 2.38 a.m. on Thursday about the entry of a thief into an ICICI Bank ATM at C Block, Tigri Colony in South Delhi.
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The cops went to the scene after receiving information and caught the accused red-handed.
During questioning, it was discovered that the accused worked as a confectioner and came to Delhi for work.
“He tried to break the ATM machine because he ran out of money,” the DCP said, adding that the culprit was discovered drunk.
As a result, the accused was arrested and an FIR was filed under sections 457, 380, and 511 of the Indian Penal Code.
(with inputs from IANS)
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