Bid to rob ATM foiled
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2022:
An individual who attempted to break open an ATM and steal cash at Langjing Bazar in the wee hours today has been apprehended by police.
The arrested individual has been identified as one Choungmirem Koireng (19) s/o Ngamkhel Koireng of Longa Koireng, sources informed.
As Choungmirem Koireng tried to break open the ATM at around 2.30 am, his action was seen on the CCTV monitor by those who were monitoring the CCTV camera.
The CCTV supervisors immediately informed about the robbery attempt to the Imphal West District Police Control Room who then passed on the information to Patsoi police station.
Patsoi police station immediately swung into action and apprehended the robber.
Choungmirem Koireng had not succeeded in breaking open the ATM completely when the police team reached the ATM booth.
As such, no cash was recovered from his possession, said the sources.