LUCKNOW: ‘ATM Baba’ who gave training to youth on how to break open ATMs in just 15 minutes has been arrested. Earlier, the police had arrested four youths for stealing Rs 39.58 lakh within the Sushant Golf City station limits. Based on their statements, ‘ATM Baba’ alias Sudhir Mishra got arrested.
Sudhir Mishra includes unemployed youths from different states in his team and trains them to rob ATMs. He teaches them how to access an ATM very quickly and how to avoid being caught on CCTV.
After the training, a 15-day 'live class' is also provided. Police said the group robbed more than 30 ATMs across the nation in a year. The probe team also clarified that only those who complete the task in 15 minutes or less will be sent to the field by Mishra.