Video: Bank robbery attempt kills two

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A man who had attempted to rob a private bank in Kekirawa, Anuradhapura was killed along with the security officer of the bank when a hand grenade exploded, Police said.

The security officer had attempted to prevent the robber from entering the bank, which had resulted in a scuffle between the robber and the security officer. A hand grenade in the possession of the robber had then exploded, killing the two. (Rohana Chandradasa)

Video by Kanchana Kumara Ariyadasa

Pix by Karunaratne Dissanayeka

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