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Man arrested for attempting to break into ATM in Pudukad

A 30-year-old man has been arrested by the Pudukad police for allegedly attempting to steal cash by cutting open an ATM and a cash deposit machine (CDM) at the State Bank of India’s Thoravu branch in Thrissur distirct.

The arrested has been identified as Jithin of Kottayi, in Kallur village, Pudukad.

The attempted theft took place on October 29. The police registered a case based on a complaint lodged by the the bank branch manager.

As part of the investigation, a special police team examined CCTV footage from multiple locations and conducted searches at various places. The accused was identified through scientific investigation, the police said.

Jithin is being questioned in detail. He is also an accused in an assault case registered at the Varantharappilly police station. Further investigation is under way.

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