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Madhyanchal Gramin Bank Recovery Team Attacked in Madhya Pradesh
An official, speaking anonymously to Kanal, shared, “The recovery team visited a bank customer, Abhishek Rajput, to recover an NPA of Rs. 10 lakh after he ignored multiple reminders and requests. During the conversation, he suddenly attacked the team with rods and lathis. The officials managed to escape, but one of them suffered injuries to his arm and shoulder.”
Author: Saurav Kumar
Published: September 5, 2024
In a shocking incident in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, a recovery team from the Bilehra branch of Madhyanchal Gramin Bank was brutally attacked while attempting to collect overdue payments.
The assault was carried out by defaulters led by Abhishek Rajput and Jayasingh Rajput, who, along with others, used iron rods to assault the bank employees. As per the bank officials, Uttam Sen, the messenger of the bank sustained injuries to his shoulder and arms during the attack. Additionally, it has been reported that the attackers pointed a licensed gun at the recovery team, further escalating the severity of the incident.
The team consisted of a Branch Manager, a field officer and the messenger who managed to escape the scene, narrowly avoiding further harm. The bank staff immediately reported the incident to the Bilehra Police, who have registered an FIR against the assailants. Investigations are currently underway.
An official, speaking anonymously to Kanal, shared, “The recovery team visited a bank customer, Abhishek Rajput, to recover an NPA of Rs. 10 lakh after he ignored multiple reminders and requests. During the conversation, he suddenly attacked the team with rods and lathis. The officials managed to escape, but one of them suffered injuries to his arm and shoulder.”
He further added, “We have lodged a police complaint, but we are still waiting for action from the authorities.”
Rising Attack on Bankers
Bankers across India have faced a continuous surge in attacks in recent times. A branch manager of a Public Sector Bank in Sunam, Punjab, was brutally assaulted by a borrower and his accomplices during a recovery operation on 31st August 2024. In its response, AIBOC demanded swift action and safety for the banking fraternity.
On August 13, 2024, the Branch Manager of Bank of Maharashtra’s Warod Budruk Branch in Jalna district was assaulted by a local politician. This incident followed a similar attack on a State Bank of India (SBI) official at their workplace in Beed, Maharashtra.
Similar violent episodes have also affected officials in Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank and Prathama UP Bank in recent months. As these incidents escalate, the call for enacting a Bankers Protection Act to safeguard banking professionals is gaining momentum.