Archive · 25 Nov 2025
SBI Customers Use Ladder After Staircase Demolished in Odisha
In Odisha, India, a video showed people using a ladder to enter a State Bank of India (SBI) branch because the stairs were demolished.
This happened during a big cleanup where many buildings were torn down.
The bank's stairs were removed because they were built on land that wasn't supposed to be used for that.
People were upset because it was dangerous and not respectful.
The bank and the building owner were told many times to fix the problem, but they didn't.
After the video went viral, a new steel staircase was put in so people could enter safely.
SBI customers and staff used a ladder to enter a branch after the staircase was demolished in an anti-encroachment drive.
The demolition was carried out by local authorities due to alleged encroachment on the land.
The incident drew criticism from the public for being unsafe and undignified.
Repeated notices were issued to the building owner and the bank, but no corrective measures were taken.
A steel staircase was later installed to provide safe access to the branch.
- Who
- SBI customers and staff, local authorities
- What
- Demolition of SBI branch staircase, use of ladder for entry
- When
- During an anti-encroachment drive (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bhadrak district, Odisha, India
- Why
- Staircase was allegedly built on encroached land
- Location
- Bhadrak, Odisha
- Bank
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- Cause of Demolition
- Anti-encroachment drive
- Authorities Involved
- Sub-Collector, Tehsildar, district authorities
- Replacement
- Steel staircase installed after the incident
- Public Reaction
- Criticism for unsafe and undignified setup
- Duration of Drive
- From Charampa market to Bhadrak railway station