In a shocking incident that unfolded on Tuesday afternoon, the branch manager and assistant manager of Punjab National Bank (PNB) were brutally stabbed and left severely injured by a customer within the confines of the manager’s cabin. The accused has been apprehended, but the condition of the branch manager, Shantanu Raut, is reported to be critical.
According to reports, the incident occurred at the Tower Chowk branch of PNB in Khamgaon. The customer involved, identified as Kiran Galgol from Jalka Bhadang village in Khamgaon taluka, had visited the bank with the intention of withdrawing money to distribute among farmer members of a credit society.
The situation took a turn when the bank manager, Shantanu Raut, requested Galgol to provide a true copy of the proceedings book of the society as a requirement for the cash withdrawal. Galgol, however, argued that he had previously withdrawn money based on a true copy of the proceedings book. Despite the disagreement, Raut remained firm in his stance, which led to a heated argument between the two individuals.
In a sudden and shocking turn of events, Galgol allegedly drew a knife from his pocket and attacked Raut, stabbing him in the stomach. Assistant Manager Nibalkar, witnessing the assault, rushed to Raut’s aid but was also attacked by Galgol, resulting in an injury to his hand. Meanwhile, Raut collapsed in a pool of blood, and immediate action was taken by bank employees who rushed him to a nearby private hospital. His condition is reported to be critical.
Upon receiving the information, local police swiftly responded to the incident. Galgol was detained, and the knife used in the attack was seized as evidence. The occurrence has caused a significant stir in the area, prompting many individuals to rush to the bank. As of the time of this report, the process of registering an official complaint was underway.
The security guards must be posted in the Branch of Bank
Pnb nhi dega guard kabhi pathetic management
In PNB branches, there are no security guards. Branch managers are also working as security guards.
Bank must rethink the decision of not providing armed guarding the branches.to safeguard the staff and bank property including cash
Now Bank staff will also have to wear bullet proof and knife proof vests
Bank Management is just thinking about cost saving at the risk of Staff’s life.
Very very sad news.Bank should take stringest action against the customer. Pathetically now a days Bank’s management is supporting customer not the staff in many occasions .
Very sad. There is shift in customer’s attitude in general that they can dictate terms to bank staff. The Bankers and Managements and the Police should take stringent action against the culprits
In any bank,Management is least bothered about the staff health,our self respect,our sa fety.They are expecting to fall on customer’s feet too for business or for their reputation.Getting influenced by movies, reels, customers are behaving so disrespectfully towards us.And the pathetic situation is when these kind of incidents happen,few days the temper is around.again back to normal till a next life is put to danger.
Just putting the culprit behind bars is not the solution.
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