A group of masked people today entered a branch of Jammu and Kashmir Bank (JKB) and damaged cash counter and other articles in the uptown for defying strike, called by separatists, demanding right to self determination. Sources said a group of 5 masked peoples entered J&K Bank branch at Budshah Nagar, Natipora, when the bank was functioning, shortly before noon. Later the masked men damaged some furniture, cash counter and other articles. The masked men later escaped before police could reach the spot.