Robbery bid foiled as security alarm goes off at Gramya Bank

Dhenkanal: An attempt by a group of miscreants to execute robbery at a branch of Odisha Gramya bank in Dhenkanal was foiled on Sunday night after security alarm of the bank went off.

As per reports, the miscreants entered the bank premises by breaking the asbestos sheets. But while trying to break the lock of the strong room, the security alarm of the bank went off following which the miscreants immediately fled the spot.

After hearing the sound of siren, a team of cops from the Town Police Station, located near the bank, reached the spot. Later, the bank authorities also reached the spot.

"The miscreants entered from the back side, no cash has been stolen from the bank," said Branch Manager Prafulla Behera.

Meanwhile, police along with scientific team and dog squad has launched an investigation into the incident.