Today (26.7.2012) morning, Branch manager and clerk of Lapra branch of Jharkhand Gramin Bank were beaten by Bank robbers and branch manager has sustained injuries.

Attacks on Bank staff in the state of Jharkhand are becoming routine news. In the last few months, there were many instances came to light. Gramin Banks which are located in rural areas are the main targets to these dacoits and the Gramin bank staff who are serving for the rural mass are the ultimate victims. If this is the trend, the safety to the lives of Gramin bank staff will be in danger. This will affect their service and banking operations in rural area. It should be checked, controlled and stopped immediately.