Deoghar ATM Heist: Masked Men Cut Shutter, Flee With Machine

Brief By Newsbrief / 2:07 PM on 06 Oct 2026

Masked men allegedly carried out a dramatic ATM heist at an SBI ATM near Nandan Pahar in Deoghar, Jharkhand, early Tuesday. According to police, the suspects, who had covered their faces, arrived around 3:30 am to 4 am, cut open the ATM’s shutter and fled with the entire machine. The incident was captured on CCTV footage.

Police have launched an investigation and are examining the footage to identify and trace the suspects. SDPO Kuldeep Kumar said the incident was particularly concerning ahead of the upcoming Puja festivities. A special team has been formed to investigate the case and track down those involved.

Following the incident, security checks have been intensified across Deoghar’s borders. Police are stopping and checking vehicles to prevent the suspects from escaping. The incident has also raised concerns among local residents about security. Police described the theft as a serious challenge and vowed to take action against those responsible.