(a) whether the Government has any statistics regarding attack/robbery of ATMs across the country;
(b) if so, the details of such incidents occurred in the country during the last five years, year-wise and State/UT-wise;
(c) whether the Government is planning to close down more than 2500 ATMs across the country; and
(d) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor?
The Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance
(a) and (b) As apprised by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), specific information on attack/robbery of ATMs is not available with them. However, data on robbery/dacoity/burglary/theft reported by banks during the last five years and the current year (till September 30, 2018), State/UT-wise is at Annexure.
(c) and (d) No Sir.
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