Security guard shoots bank manager after leave request denied: Here's what happened in Ghaziabad

Punjab and Sind Bank in Ghaziabad has witnessed a violent incident. A bank security guard fired at his own manager in the chest because he was furious over not being permitted to go. Manager Abhishek Sharma passed away from his wounds while getting treatment after being sent to the hospital with a critical condition.

What was the reason behind this horrific incident?

As per media reports, on Monday, March 16, at 1:45 p.m., a serious incident occurred in Balram Nagar, near the Loni Border police station in Ghaziabad. The bank manager, Abhishek Sharma, was shot and killed inside the bank by security guard Ravindra Hooda. The two had an ongoing disagreement over the holiday. Because of their bitterness, the security shot the manager in the chest inside the bank.

Abhishek had started to bleed when he was taken to the hospital on a bicycle, but doctors confirmed him dead. Ravindra, the suspect guard, lives in Baghpat. He ran away from the location with a weapon after the incident.

ALSO READ | Delhi Police seize 610 LPG cylinders in Mundka, bust illegal hoarding racket

According to ACP Gyan Prakash Rai, the fight between Punjab and Sind Bank manager Abhishek and guard Ravindra stemmed from an issue over a holiday. Ravindra Hooda had repeatedly requested leave from his manager, which frequently resulted in conflict between the two. The argument got so bad on Monday that the guard lost his temper and fired at the manager.

The fear in the area

Outside the bank, someone claimed to have heard gunshots all of a sudden. Soon after, Ravindra, the guard, came into the bank holding a rifle and ran away. In an attempt to rescue the wounded bank manager, Abhishek Sharma, they took him to the hospital right away, although it was too late. All the bank staff and everyone in the Balram Nagar locality are in a state of panic due to the incident.

To find the accused guard, police have put together several teams. To identify Baghpat resident Ravindra Hooda, searches have been carried out at various sites. The culprit will be caught shortly, according to the ACP. Police are currently based on the bank's property, and the matter has been investigated.