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ATM cash van driver flees with ₹17 lakh during operation in Hyderabad

Srinivas, who worked as a driver for an ATM cash replenishment service, made off with ₹17 lakh during a cash-loading operation in Hyderabad on Tuesday. In response, authorities have set up three special teams to find him and are examining CCTV footage from IS Sadan area to trace his escape route.

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Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read · 5 views
ATM cash van driver flees with ₹17 lakh during operation in Hyderabad

Key Takeaways

  • A driver named Srinivas stole ₹17 lakh during a cash-loading operation in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
  • The theft occurred around noon in the IS Sadan area while servicing an SBI ATM.
  • Authorities were alerted between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m., leading to an immediate search for the suspect.
  • Police have formed three special teams to locate Srinivas and recover the stolen cash.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage to track the suspect's escape route and gather evidence.

Driver for ATM cash service reportedly took off with ₹17 lakh during cash-loading in Hyderabad Tuesday. Happened around noon in IS Sadan area while team worked on State Bank of India (SBI) ATM on Milad Road, along Rein Bazar–Santosh Nagar route .

Suspect, Srinivas,disappeared with cash soon after operation started. Authorities got word between 12:00-12:30 p.m.,kicking off immediate search for driver. Police formed three special teams to track him down.

Investigators now combing through CCTV footage from area to map escape route, gather more evidence. Case filed at IS Sadan police station. Investigation continues as officials try to recover stolen money…

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