In a major breakthrough, a team from the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD), operating from Basistha Police Station, apprehended Salim (25), the prime suspect in a series of ATM thefts, in Haryana.
Salim, described by authorities as an experienced ATM thief skilled in using gas cutters to break open cash machines, has reportedly been involved in several such incidents across multiple states.
Assam Police officials said Salim had been evading capture for several weeks following an attempted ATM heist in Guwahati. Acting on intelligence, the Basistha PS team traced him to Haryana and conducted a swift operation leading to his arrest.
“Salim’s arrest is a significant success, as he was the mastermind behind multiple ATM thefts using advanced techniques,” an Assam Police spokesperson stated.
Salim was brought to Guwahati on Tuesday and is currently in custody at Basistha Police Station, where further interrogation is ongoing.
