Man sets ATM on fire in Hyderabad, leaves behind 17-page letter on 'humanity'

An unidentified miscreant set an ATM of the Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) on fire on Sunday in Hyderabad.

The incident took place at KPHB colony at around 3:30 am on Sunday as the man walked into the ATM centre and set the machine on fire with an inflammable substance. The man left behind a 17-page letter for the police and the media stating that he would kill himself if the media did not broadcast it in 24 hours, and claimed that it was a manifesto for the entire world.

The letter reportedly read, “People across the world should live with humanity and protest against racism. Every individual must fight against caste system and religious issues.”

According to the police, the two CCTV cameras were also damaged and burnt in the incident which is the reason the accused is still unidentified.

A case has been registered under Section 435 (Mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to cause damage) of the IPC.