Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Karnataka Bank Manager Locks Staff Inside Office
A bank manager in Karnataka was caught on camera locking junior employees inside the office to make them work overtime.
This happened at the Arkalgud branch in Hassan district on 18 July.
The junior employees had already worked an extra hour beyond their usual 5:00 PM shift.
The manager insisted on overtime, saying it was compulsory, while the employees argued that their employment contract did not require it.
The manager's actions were seen as a form of harassment and a violation of RBI's employee welfare policies.
Social media users criticized the manager's behavior, calling it illegal and a form of workplace harassment.
Some advised the employees to resign and find other jobs.
Bank manager locks junior employees inside office to demand overtime work.
Incident occurred at Arkalgud branch in Hassan district on 18 July.
Junior employees had already worked an extra hour beyond their 5:00 PM shift.
Manager's actions violate RBI's employee welfare policies.
Social media users criticize the manager's behavior, calling it harassment and illegal.
- Who
- Bank manager and junior employees at Karnataka Grameen Bank
- What
- Bank manager locks junior employees inside office to demand overtime work
- When
- 18 July
- Where
- Arkalgud branch, Hassan district, Karnataka
- Why
- To ensure completion of additional work beyond office hours
Manager's Perspective
Employee's Perspective
Overtime Work
Manager's Perspective
Overtime is compulsory to meet work targets.
Employee's Perspective
Overtime is not mandatory as per the employment contract.
Workplace Conduct
Manager's Perspective
Locking employees is a means to ensure work completion.
Employee's Perspective
Locking employees is a form of harassment and violates RBI policies.
- Location
- Arkalgud branch, Hassan district, Karnataka
- Date of Incident
- 18 July
- Involved Parties
- Bank Manager and Junior Employees
- Employment Contract
- Specifies work timings and overtime policies
- RBI Policies
- Employee welfare policies violated