Baramulla, May 21 : In a swift move aimed at restoring order and accountability, Jammu and Kashmir Bank has suspended two senior officers posted in Baramulla district following reports of a physical and verbal altercation between them in the presence of staff and customers.
The suspended officials have been identified as Sheikh Mohammad Muzaffar, Assistant General Manager and Cluster Head Baramulla, and Tanveer Bashir, Chief Manager and Branch Manager of T P Baramulla. According to an official order issued by the bank, both officers were placed under immediate suspension pending a formal investigation into “acts of omission and commission” during their tenure.
As per the suspension terms, Muzaffar has been attached to the Zonal Office in Srinagar, while Bashir has been moved to the Cluster Office in Kupwara. They are restricted from entering any other bank premises and cannot leave their respective stations without prior approval from the competent authority. Additionally, their specimen signatures have been placed under abeyance, effectively halting their financial authority within the institution.
The incident, which reportedly took place inside the bank premises, drew criticism from customers and employees alike. Several locals praised the bank’s prompt disciplinary action, claiming it was necessary to preserve professional conduct within public-facing institutions.
Notably, some customers accused one of the suspended officers of routinely harassing clients under various pretexts and not being cooperative in service-related matters.
“The suspension is a welcome step. The behavior of some officials had become intolerable, and it was affecting public trust in the bank,” a customer outside the branch remarked.
JK Bank has assured that a thorough inquiry will be conducted, and further action will be taken based on the findings. In the meantime, both officers will receive subsistence allowance in accordance with service rules during their suspension period. (CNS)
