Thieves targeted the Banki Central Cooperative Bank in Damapada, looting more than Rs 14 lakh. The branch manager, Ramesh Chandra Mohapatra, stumbled upon the crime on Friday morning, finding the entrance forcibly breached and locks broken.
The daring culprits not only plundered the bank’s locker but also made off with the CCTV hard disk, complicating identification efforts.
Superintendent of Police Mihir Panda is spearheading the investigation, emphasizing the crucial need for bolstered security measures in financial institutions.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of banks and the urgency to enhance protective measures against such audacious criminal acts.