Daring Heist in Kerala Leads to Dramatic Police Chase in Tamil Nadu

After a gang from Haryana looted Rs 70 lakh from three SBI ATMs in Kerala's Thrissur district, Tamil Nadu police engaged in a high-speed chase. The pursuit ended with one suspect fatally shot and six others detained. The gang's audacious escape involved ramming into vehicles and hiding their getaway car in a container.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 27-09-2024 21:15 IST | Created: 27-09-2024 21:15 IST
Daring Heist in Kerala Leads to Dramatic Police Chase in Tamil Nadu
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A daring heist in Kerala's Thrissur district culminated in a high-stakes police chase across state lines into Tamil Nadu. On Friday, a gang from Haryana looted Rs 70 lakh from three SBI ATMs, prompting immediate action from law enforcement.

As the suspects attempted to flee in a container truck, they caused chaos on the roads, colliding with cars and two-wheelers in Namakkal district. The gang had hidden their getaway car inside the container to mislead the police. However, Tamil Nadu police managed to intercept the truck after a dramatic chase.

In the ensuing confrontation, police shot one suspect dead and captured six others. The injured suspects, along with wounded police officials, were taken to a government hospital. The gang's brazen tactics and subsequent apprehension have shaken the local communities, spotlighting the risks law enforcement faces in such high-pressure situations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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