Keonjhar: A security guard’s alertness prevented a looting attempt from an SBI ATM in Padmapur near Sadar in this district Tuesday night.
The security guard was felicitated and rewarded with Rs 2,000 by police.
Around 5-6 unidentified miscreants vandalised an SBI ATM in an attempt to loot.
The security guard opposed the act and raised an alarm, following which local residents rushed to the spot.
The miscreants fled the spot without taking money. On being informed, the police reached the spot and started an investigation.