Bank manager set afire by security guard in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh
PTI, May 7, 2023, 2:46 PM IST
Credit: iStock Photo
A security guard allegedly set ablaze the manager of a nationalised bank at Dharchula in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district, police said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Deepak Kshetri, has been arrested, Superintendent of Police (Pithoragarh) Lokeshwar Singh said.
Muhammad Owais, the manager of a State Bank of India branch, suffered 36 per cent burns and has been admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, after first aid at a nearby hospital, he said.
The pair had fought earlier as well, the police said.
On Saturday, when Kshetri did not turn up for duty, Owais marked him absent. Following this action, Kshetri allegedly poured petrol on the bank manager and set him on fire, they added.
Kshetri, a resident of Dehradun, retired from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and was working as a security guard at the bank for the past two years.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
New ‘Lady Justice’ statue in SC library without blindfold and sword
Gap between action and words: India slams Trudeau’s ‘One India’ remarks
NDA committed to furthering national progress, empowering poor: PM Modi
Tearful adieu to Kannur ADM; P P Divya booked for suicide abetment, removed from post
Cong slams govt over individuals ‘share of taxes overtaking those paid by firms
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.