Gunpoint Robbery Attempt at Sahnewal ATM
A robbery attempt at a Punjab National Bank ATM in Sahnewal, Ludhiana, took a dramatic turn after a BJP leader confronted an alleged attacker who pointed a pistol at him and tried to snatch ₹1.50 lakh in cash.
The incident took place on August 25 at around 6:40 pm at the PNB ATM on Sahnewal Main Road. A nearly 90-second CCTV video of the incident has surfaced, showing the confrontation inside the ATM.
Attacker Allegedly Watches BJP Leader Before Strike
The CCTV footage shows BJP leader Mahinder Kumar entering the ATM to deposit cash. He had reportedly arrived with a side bag containing ₹1.50 lakh.
A young man can be seen standing behind him and apparently watching his movements. As Mahinder began depositing the money, the man allegedly pulled out a pistol from his bag and pointed it at him from behind before attempting to grab the cash.
BJP Leader Grabs Pistol, Fights Back
Instead of handing over the money, Mahinder immediately resisted and grabbed the alleged attacker's hand and weapon. A scuffle then broke out inside the ATM.
The footage shows Mahinder overpowering the man and pushing him towards the exit. During the struggle, the alleged attacker hit his head against the ATM's glass, causing it to break and leaving him injured.
Locals Rush In After Hearing Noise
The commotion alerted people nearby, who rushed towards the ATM. The suspect was caught at the spot and handed over to the police.
During the subsequent search, police discovered that the pistol allegedly used in the robbery attempt was a toy gun.
Suspect Identified as Khanna Resident
The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Harmanjot Singh, a resident of Afsar Colony on Malerkotla Road in Khanna.
Since he sustained injuries during the scuffle, police took him to Ludhiana Civil Hospital for treatment.
FIR Registered, Police Probe Underway
According to Sahnewal police, a case has been registered against the accused following a complaint regarding the attempted robbery. Sub-Inspector Randhir Singh is investigating the matter.
Police are now checking the accused's criminal background and investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation.