After the robbery, the robbers set fire to the bank. The incident took place at Odisha Gramya Bank in Balikhand Bazar under Simulwar police station of Balasore district. The fire brigade arrived and doused the fire.
Last night, robbers broke into the bank by cutting the grill. Later, they broke into the bank and looted it, setting fire to the locker and killing them. This morning, locals saw smoke coming from the bank and informed the bank officials. Also informed the fire brigade.
Firefighters arrived and tried to douse the fire. Due to heavy smoke, it became difficult for the fire brigade to put out the fire. Simulaba police are also present at the scene.