Complaint Lodged Against Central Bank of India Regional Manager in Etawah Over Alleged Abusive Conduct Towards Officer

In a serious development raising questions over workplace conduct within the banking sector, a formal complaint has been submitted against the Regional Manager of the Central Bank of India, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, alleging verbal abuse, threats, and mental harassment towards a subordinate officer.

The complaint, written to Kanal by an anonymous source, details incidents that took place when a subordinate officer approached the Regional Manager to explain his personal difficulties related to his mother’s ill health. Instead of showing understanding or empathy, the senior officer allegedly responded with a barrage of insults and threats, creating a deeply hostile working atmosphere.

According to the complaint, the Regional Manager allegedly used highly objectionable and intimidating language during the interaction. The abusive remarks quoted in the complaint include:
“Kahani kyo suna raha hai tu” (Why are you making excuses?)

“Besharam kahi ke, sharam nahi aa rahi tujhe” (You shameless person, don’t you feel any shame?)

“Tujhe neend kaise aati hai besharam kahi ke, haramkhori kar raha bank mein, tabhi tu zindagi se pareshan hai” (How do you even sleep, you shameless person? You’re engaged in dishonest/illegal gains at the bank, that’s why your life is in turmoil.)

“Monday se tum branch nahi aa paoge, aise jagah fekunga” (From Monday you won’t be coming to the branch, I’ll post/send you to some place like that.)

“Naukri chod do, resign karo, tumhare jaise 1000 ghum rahe hain, tumhari bank ko jarurat nhi hai” (Quit your job, resign. There are a thousand others like you; the bank doesn’t need you.)

“Aise jagah bhejunga ki parents ko yaad karega” (I’ll send you somewhere so remote/hard that you’ll long for your parents.)

The complaint states that such unparliamentary and demeaning language, coming from a senior officer, has left the subordinate mentally disturbed and under severe stress. The source notes that the repeated verbal aggression and threats amount to criminal intimidation, abetment of suicide, and misuse of authority under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

The letter further emphasises that the Regional Manager’s conduct represents a grave violation of both ethical standards and disciplinary codes expected from a senior public sector officer. It asserts that the subordinate officer has been “mentally harassed to the extent that his life is under threat,” and calls for immediate intervention from the higher management.

The complaint addresses the matter to higher authorities within the Central Bank of India and requests the following actions:
1. Strict disciplinary and legal action against the Regional Manager for unprofessional and abusive conduct.
2. Protection and support for the victimised officer to ensure no further retaliation or harm.
3. Institutional safeguards to prevent recurrence of such incidents and to uphold the dignity of all employees.

“This behavior not only destroys the morale of employees but also tarnishes the image of the Central Bank of India as a whole,” the letter states.

According to the source, the language used by the accused officer, as mentioned in the complaint, paints a concerning picture of workplace culture and the emotional toll faced by subordinates under such authority. Employee well-being and respect at the workplace form the cornerstone of public sector institutions, and incidents of this nature are bound to erode trust and motivation among staff if left unchecked.

The matter has reportedly been marked as urgent, given the mental and emotional distress caused to the officer. This complaint concludes with an appeal to the bank’s senior management to treat the case with “the seriousness it deserves” and to ensure justice for the aggrieved officer.

In recent months, similar complaints have surfaced across multiple public sector banks, including Canara Bank, State Bank of India, Indian Bank, UCO Bank and Bank of Baroda, where officers have reported mental stress, verbal humiliation, and unrealistic work pressure from senior officials. According to several bank employees, increasing workload, staff shortages, and a culture of fear have intensified mental health concerns within the banking workforce. Employee unions have repeatedly demanded that management address such behavior and create a safer, more humane workplace environment for officers and staff across all levels.