Overview
- The accused was identified as Hasan Saab, 36, a resident of Seshadripuram and native of Dharwad district.
- Investigators said he entered a Canara Bank branch by cutting a rear window and tried to disable security near the strong room before an alarm sounded.
- Police reported a similar attempt the same day to break open an HDFC Bank ATM kiosk in the Halasuru Gate area, where CCTV wiring was cut.
- Five special teams used technical and field clues to trace the suspect within 24 hours, after which he was produced in court and remanded to police custody.
- Officers are verifying his criminal history and any accomplices, and plan a coordination meeting with banks to review and strengthen security measures.