ATM dispenses ‘tampered’ ₹2,000 note, case registered

‘Half the currency note was taped using plain white paper’

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A resident of Shaheen Bagh allegedly received a ‘tampered’ ₹2,000 at noon on Monday. According to the police, half the currency note was plain white paper.

The police have registered a case after Shadab submitted a complaint in the matter.

Mr. Shadab went to a DCB Bank ATM around 12 p.m. to withdraw ₹10,000. However, one of the notes dispensed was tampered with.

“I visited the ATM near the masjid and withdrew ₹10,000. The money dispensed comprised three ₹2,000 notes, three ₹500 notes, and five ₹100 notes. One of the ₹2,000 notes was taped using plain white paper,” he wrote in his complaint.

Mr. Shadab informed the bank and the police about the matter.

Enquiries made

Deputy Commissioner of Police (south-east) Romil Baaniya confirmed receiving a complaint from Mr. Shadab.

“We made enquiries based on his complaint. The bank has been asked to provide the CCTV footage. Legal action under Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code is being taken at Jamia Nagar police station,” he said.