In September 2026, a daylight bank dacoity was reported at a Union Bank branch in Chandaneswar, Balasore district. According to the reported details, around seven to eight armed miscreants entered the bank and took control of the premises. The bank staff were allegedly forced into and locked inside a locker room during the incident.
The miscreants reportedly looted cash and gold ornaments valued at more than ₹40 lakh before escaping from the area. They were reported to have fled in the direction of West Bengal, prompting police to investigate the robbery and trace the suspects. The incident has drawn attention because it took place during daytime and involved several armed individuals.