A group assailants had attempted to rob the automated teller machine (ATM) at the Addu City branch of State Bank of India (SBI).
The robbers had assaulted the security guard on duty before attempting to gain access in to the Hithadhoo situated branch.
The group had attempted to dislodge the machine from its station which had resulted in damages on it. However they were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal the teller machine or any money in it.
The victimized security guard was transferred for medical attention, though he had not suffered any serious injuries.
Maldives Police Service is currently investigating the attempted heist but had not made any arrests regarding the robbery.
