Beetle sets off ATM alert at Chettalli; sparks wee-hour Police response
Chettalli (Kodagu): A late-night security scare at the Canara Bank ATM in Chettalli in Kodagu district turned out to be an unusual false alarm — caused by a beetle.
In wee hours of today, the Bengaluru Police Control Room flagged a possible breach at the ATM kiosk and relayed the alert to the Chettalli Police Outpost. Acting swiftly, ASI Dinesh and his team rushed to the spot at around 2 am. On inspection, officers found no signs of forced entry or malfunction. But a small hole at the bottom of the ATM door caught their eye. Peering closer, they discovered unlikely culprit — a large black beetle attempting to squeeze inside the machine. The insect was removed, and all-clear was given. The information was later relayed to Bengaluru Police Control Room.
The Canara Bank branch at Chettalli was closed for nearly six months. A new ATM was installed but faced repeated power issues, requiring repairs. It was restored two days ago, only to find itself in news again for this bizarre incident.
This post was published on August 6, 2025 6:31 pm