Man Vandalises SBI Branch in Gujarat Over Gold Loan Dispute, Causes Rs 2.30 Lakh Damage

A branch of State Bank of India (SBI) in Govindpur village of Dhari taluka in Amreli district, Gujarat, was vandalized by a bank customer. The customer attacked SBI Employees with Axe. The incident is related to Govindpur branch in Amreli Region under RBO-3 in Gujarat.

A man created ruckus inside the bank and damaged its property. The accused, identified as Siddharth Satasia, clashed with the bank manager over an issue related to a gold loan. He abused the manager and threatened to kill him.

The accused damaged several items inside the bank during the incident. He broke a computer, along with the glass at the bank’s entrance and gates. The vandalism caused an estimated financial loss of Rs 2.30 lakh to the bank.

The bank manager, Kunalbhai Rathod, was reportedly injured after being struck by pieces of glass during the incident. The violent behaviour and damage to property created panic among bank employees and customers present at the branch.

Following the incident, bank manager Kunalbhai Rathod approached Dhari police station and filed a written complaint against Siddharth Satasia. The complaint alleged vandalism, obstruction of official duties, assault and criminal intimidation.

The Dhari police have registered a case in connection with the incident under the relevant legal provisions. Police teams are working to trace the accused, who reportedly fled after the incident. Investigators are also collecting CCTV footage and other evidence to establish the sequence of events and support further action in the case.