Bank employees in Ghazipur held a protest after an employee of Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank met with an accident while returning home late at night from an official meeting.
The incident has raised serious concerns among bank staff about long working hours and work pressure. Employees said that late-night meetings are regularly held at the Regional Office, and branch staff are often forced to keep branches open till late hours.
Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank (UPGB) is sponsored by Bank of Baroda. Last year in Bank of Baroda also, an employee had met with an accident.
Rahul Kumar Pal, a dedicated and respected employee of the Lalganj Branch, Raebareli Region of Bank of Baroda, met with a serious road accident late in the evening on June 23, 2025.
According to reports, the incident occurred around 9:00 PM, shortly after he stepped out of the branch premises following a video conference meeting organized by the Regional Office. Just moments after leaving, he was involved in a horrific road mishap, which left him with severe physical injuries. Click here to read this news.
UPGB Employees claimed that this practice causes physical and mental stress and puts employees’ safety at risk. According to the protesting employees, staff members are under constant pressure from the management.
They said that employees are often threatened with action if they do not follow instructions, even when it involves working late into the night. The employees believe that the accident happened due to exhaustion and late working hours.
They demanded that the bank management immediately stop late-night meetings, follow proper working hours, and ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. Union leaders warned that if these issues are not resolved, bank employees may intensify their protest in the coming days.
They also appealed to the authorities to take timely action and create a safe and fair working environment for bank staff.
