A gang of thieves used a Mahindra Thar to uproot and steal an ATM from a kiosk in Balasore, Odisha [1].

The incident highlights a brazen method of theft involving heavy machinery to bypass security systems, potentially signaling a shift in criminal tactics within the region.

The robbery occurred early Saturday morning [1] near Turigadia Market, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Khaira police station [1]. The suspects used one Mahindra Thar vehicle to drag the machine away from its installation point [1].

Local authorities are reviewing evidence from the scene. "The entire robbery was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the area," a reporter said [2].

Police have launched an investigation to track the vehicle and the individuals involved. "Police are now investigating and examining the footage to identify the suspects," a police officer said [3].

The theft was discovered shortly after it took place. "After noticing the incident early on Saturday morning," a reporter said [2].

Investigators are focusing on the CCTV footage to determine if the gang operated alone or had accomplices monitoring the area. The use of a specialized off-road vehicle like the Thar suggests the thieves planned the heist to handle the significant weight of the ATM unit [1].

“The entire robbery was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the area.”

The use of a high-torque vehicle to physically remove an ATM indicates a move away from digital hacking or small-scale tampering toward 'ram-raid' style tactics. This physical breach of infrastructure forces banks and security firms to reconsider the structural anchoring and placement of kiosks in rural or semi-urban markets like Turigadia.