Police at robbery spot in Koti.
Hyderabad: Panic prevailed at the State Bank of India (SBI) main branch ATM in Koti after armed robbers opened fire and looted Rs 6 lakh in cash on Saturday morning, January 31, leaving a man injured.
According to police, the victim, identified as Rinshad, is a businessman from Kerala. He had come to Hyderabad on January 7 and brought the cash to purchase wholesale stock at Dewan Devdi.
However, as he was unable to make the purchases, his cousin Mishban advised him to deposit the cash into his bank account.
When the victim went to the SBI ATM, he was confronted by the assailants, who fired a weapon, triggering panic among bank staff and members of the public in the area. In the firing, the victim sustained a bullet injury to his leg.
The suspects fled the scene on the victim’s two-wheeler after committing the crime, police has said.
On receiving the alert, BC-3 police personnel rushed to the spot. Senior officers, including the NSO and NZO, were informed about the incident.
The injured man was shifted to a hospital for treatment, and his condition is reported to be stable.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. CCTV footage from the bank premises and surrounding areas is being examined as efforts are underway to trace and identify the accused.
Further details are awaited as the probe continues.
This post was last modified on January 31, 2026 5:40 pm