Guwahati: A 34-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi Police for attempting to break open an ATM with a ‘tawa’ (frying pan).
Police said that the accused was identified as Ashad Ali, a resident of Uttam Nagar in Delhi.
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As per the police, the incident took place on Thursday when the police were informed about an attempt to break an ATM in Uttam Nagar.
Based on the input, a police team reached the spot but the suspect had fled from the spot.
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On further investigation, a local of the Uttam Nagar area was identified and an FIR under sections 380 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code was registered.
Approximately 450-475 CCTV cameras and footage were checked and analysed to track the suspect behind the case.
On the lead by the footage, a resident was questioned who then informed the police about the suspect’s involvement in the heist attempt.
Based on the information by the local, Ashad was arrested from his house.
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The police have recovered the frying pan along with shoes, jacket and clothes used during the attempt.