FAMILY members of those killed in Thursday’s fire at the Andheri branch of the IndusInd Bank have demanded stern action against the bank authorities for their failure to have proper fire-fighting equipment at the branch. While relatives of one of those who died in the fire have refused monetary compensation from the bank, others may, however, take up the offer of compensation and a job for a family member that the bank has announced.

Atanu Mohanchand Laha (26), who was killed in the fire, had made up his mind to quit the bank in August. “He was dissatisfied with the job as he had to work till 2 am on some days. He would be called even on weekends and never got the opportunity to spend quality time with us. He was planning to quit the bank and look for a job elsewhere,” said his elder brother Santanu Laha.