AIBOC Seeks Action from CM Yogi Over Threat to Union Bank Manager in UP

On 2 June 2025, a disturbing incident occurred at Union Bank of India’s Barla branch in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. The All India Bank Officers’ Confederation (AIBOC) has written to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, stating that the branch manager was threatened and verbally abused by a local union leader. The letter calls for urgent action to ensure the safety of bank officials.

Details of the Muzaffarnagar Incident
According to AIBOC’s letter mentioned below, the incident occurred on 2 June at Union Bank of India’s Barla branch in Muzaffarnagar district. During banking hours, a person allegedly affiliated with a local union stormed into the branch and engaged in abusive behaviour toward the branch manager. The letter states that the individual used threatening language, including death threats, over a professional disagreement, creating a tense and unsafe environment for the staff.

Similar Incident Reported in Tamil Nadu
A similar case was recently reported in Tamil Nadu’s Thoothukudi district, where a Union Bank manager was allegedly assaulted. This highlights a worrying pattern of increasing hostility faced by bank officials across states.

Read more about the incident: Union Bank Manager Attacked in Thoothukudi, Case Filed Against Four Including Local DMK Leader

Incident Raises Concern Over Officer Safety
The below mentioned AIBOC's letter describes the situation as alarming, stating that the individual involved threatened the branch manager with serious consequences, including death. The letter mentions that such an act not only targets an individual officer but also questions the broader safety of public sector staff in the state.


Image: AIBOC UP’s official letter to CM Yogi Adityanath regarding the Barla branch incident in Muzaffarnagar. 
Source: @AIBOCUP

Urgent Need for Action and Legal Steps
AIBOC urged the state administration to identify the accused and take strict legal action. The organization demanded a high-level probe into the incident and exemplary punishment to prevent future threats. It also requested that better security be provided to bank officers, especially in rural and sensitive areas.

Employees Confidence at Risk
The letter stated that such threats create fear among employees and can affect their ability to serve the public. It warned that failure to act quickly could encourage more such incidents, leading to a breakdown of discipline and respect in essential public services.

The threat made to a Union Bank manager in Muzaffarnagar has raised serious concerns about employees safety in Public Sector Banks. AIBOC’s letter to the Chief Minister seeks urgent and firm action to prevent such incidents and protect officers who serve in challenging environments.