More than 140 bank security guards are protesting against their job loss. They were working at State Bank of India (SBI) ATMs in Jamshedpur and nearby areas and have suddenly lost their jobs.
To protest against this decision, angry male and female guards came out on the streets on Saturday and held a strong demonstration. Due to protest, many SBI ATMs were running without security guards.
In the afternoon, hundreds of guards gathered at the main SBI branch in Bistupur and protested there. After that, they went to Bistupur Police Station and submitted a written complaint.
The guards said they had been working honestly for many years under the agency, WWSO Enterprises Limited (Bengaluru). However, on April 30, they received a notice saying it would be their last working day. They were also told not to come to work from May 1, 2026.
The guards also alleged that they were not given Provident Fund (PF) and other legal benefits. Because of this, they had already filed cases in Chaibasa Court and later with the Assistant Labour Commissioner in Dhanbad. Both cases are still pending.
They believe they were removed from their jobs as punishment for taking legal action. The guards have also made serious allegations against Channel Head R.K. Pandey, saying he planned this dismissal.
On Saturday evening, Bistupur police tried to settle the matter by arranging talks between the guards and officials from State Bank ATM Services. However, after long discussions, no solution was reached.
Due to this sudden job loss, more than 140 families are now facing serious financial problems.
