Video: SBI Bank Employees beaten by Customers inside branch due to Loan Dispute
In a shocking incident at a State Bank of India branch in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, three youths from Mungeli district stormed in and physically assaulted the manager and assistant manager. The altercation, captured on CCTV, has rattled both bank staff and locals in the Takhatpur police station area. Click here to join our whatsapp channel and get instant banking updates. Watch Video below👇
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The incident unfolded when Labham Ram Tond (24), Vikas Bhardwaj (23), and Benish Bhardwaj (25) visited the SBI branch in Sadar Bazar. One of the youths had taken a loan against his land for a tractor but had defaulted on installments, prompting the bank to issue a notice. Seeking to resolve the issue by selling the mortgaged land, the youths demanded related documents from the bank.
However, tensions escalated when the manager clarified that selling the land to settle the loan was not permissible under bank regulations. This disagreement quickly spiraled into a physical altercation where the youths allegedly assaulted manager Ankit Bhushan Lal and assistant manager Prem Kumar Jaiswal, repeatedly slapping them. The violent episode disrupted bank operations and left employees in a state of shock and fear.
Following the assault, both the manager and assistant manager filed a complaint at Takhatpur police station. Prompt police action led to the arrest of the three youths after questioning. Currently, the police are conducting a thorough investigation into the entire incident to ascertain all facts and ensure justice is served.
Such incidents highlight the challenges faced by bank officials in dealing with loan defaults and the importance of maintaining security and order within banking premises. Stay tuned as authorities continue to unravel the details surrounding this troubling event in Bilaspur.
