Bank Manager Beaten Up By Customer Over Tax Deduction on Fixed Deposit

Ahmedabad: Customer Assaults Bank Manager Over Fixed Deposit Tax Deduction

A shocking incident unfolded at a bank in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, where a customer physically attacked the branch manager over increased tax deductions on a fixed deposit. The altercation was captured in a 43-second viral video, showing a customer and the bank manager embroiled in a heated argument that escalated into physical violence.

• Details of the Incident:
  • The video shows the customer grabbing the manager by the collar and slapping him.
  • A woman colleague can be heard pleading for calm, while an elderly woman, accompanying the customer, tries to intervene by separating the two.
  • The elderly woman even slaps the customer, urging him to stop the violence.
  • Despite efforts to de-escalate, the customer later attacked another bank employee.

The Vastrapur police have registered a case, and investigations are ongoing.

'Customer' turned 'Crocodile' after TDS Deduction in Bank FD. FM sud instruct Bank staffs to learn 'taekwondo' for self defense. pic.twitter.com/CEDarfxcqi

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Patna: Bank Manager Threatened Over CIBIL Score Dispute

A similar incident occurred at another bank in the Gandhi Maidan Police Station area, Patna. Here, a male customer harassed a female bank manager over issues with his CIBIL score.

• Highlights from the Incident:
  • In a viral video, the man is seen aggressively pointing at the manager and snatching her phone, throwing it to the ground.
  • He then returned the phone but continued to issue threats, saying, “Fix my CIBIL score or see what I do to you in your cabin.”
  • The man claimed no one would support the manager and warned her against further action.

Police in Patna have also launched an investigation into the incident.

Growing Concerns Over Bank Employee Safety

These incidents have reignited concerns about the safety of bank employees, who often face aggression from customers over financial disputes. Experts emphasize the need for better security measures and awareness to address customer grievances without escalating to violence.