A fire broke out in the Parwa branch of Vananchal Gramin bank last night in Palamu. Officer in-charge of Parwa police station Rustam Khan said the fire broke out at 11.30 last night and the police team rushed to the bank on fire at 11.35.
Two fire tenders were rushed by SP Palamu Indrajeet Mahatha one from Daltonganj and the other from caustic chemicals factory in Rehla.
The fire was controlled after one hour said sources. Fire gutted the server, computer sets, solar system, cash counter etc. Cash remained safe said Khan quoting bank official. Short circuit is feared to have caused this fire in the bank. Account details of the customers are said to be safe with the head quarter of Vancnchal Gramin bank as nervous customers thronged the bank on Saturday morning to find the fate of their bank accounts. Police have lodged the case and investigation has begun. Sources said as the financial year is to end in just 8 weeks such a fire in bank causes mystery and suspicion.