A 70-years-old lady from Odisha had to drag her 120-year-old bedridden mother to the bank in Naupada District of Odisha to withdraw the latter’s pension, bank officials allegedly demanded physical verification of the account holder.
The senior lady, Labhe Baghel had to be dragged by her 70-years-old daughter Gunja Dei. The incident occurred when the lady sent her daughter to the bank for withdrawal of Rs 1500 pension; however bank official refused to release money and demanded physical verification. Having no option the daughter had to drag the cot all the way to the bank. The incident was reported in the Baragan village under Naupada District, Odisha, on Wednesday. After seeing the condition of both the women the pension was immediately released.
“I strongly condemn this inhuman act. I request the government to immediately investigate the matter,” said Raju Dholkia, Naupada district MLA.
“Bank officials had been bothering this old lady for the last three months. The official kept away all laws and this act is against basic human rights. People must get their rights. I condemn this act and people responsible behind this should be removed from the post. These acts are repeating in districts in Odisha” said Mr. Adhiraj Panigrahi, local MLA from Khariar. He slammed bank officials and demanded action.
Regional Manager of Utkal Gramya Bank on Sunday reached Bargaon with local MLA Panigrahi and inquired into the matter.