Driver escapes with Rs 28 lakh cash meant for ATM

A driver of a van used to carry cash for ATMs allegedly fled with Rs 28 lakh meant to be filled in a public sector bank's ATM at the airport here today, police said.

Three persons, including the driver, arrived at airport here in the vehicle carrying cash to be filled in the ATM.

After two of them got down and asked the driver to bring the cash, he suddenly gave the slip with the bag containing the money, abandoning the vehicle, police said.

A complaint was lodged immediately with airport police who were investigating.