An Indian Overseas Bank manager has been suspended for drinking alcohol after a video surfaced

Sonbhadra 24 august:-(desk) An Indian Overseas Bank manager has been suspended for drinking alcohol after a video surfaced showing him smoking and eating chicken in Sonbhadra. The incident has raised concerns regarding the conduct of bank officials and the implications for professional standards within the institution.

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A video surfaced on Friday showing the manager of the Indian Overseas Bank branch in Anpara Bazaar, Sonbhadra, along with some businessmen, drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and eating chicken inside the bank.
Following the investigation, the branch manager has been suspended with immediate effect.

Rajnish Kumar, the Regional Manager of Indian Overseas Bank, stated that he was informed about the incident. Following an investigation, the branch manager has been suspended with immediate effect. We are conducting a thorough inquiry into this matter.

Indian Overseas Bank is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct. Such behavior not only violates our internal policies but also breaches the professional and ethical principles that the bank upholds. We want to reassure our customers and stakeholders that the bank has a zero-tolerance policy towards any misconduct that undermines the trust placed in us by our customers. We are taking steps to ensure that all our branches adhere to these values and to prevent such incidents in the future.