Chief Bank Manager Dies By Suicide in Chennai; Over 500 Bank Staff Deaths Reported

TV9 Hindi · business

A Chief Manager in Indian Bank's IT division in Chennai died by suicide by jumping from the bank's fourth floor. This incident highlights growing concerns about work pressure and mental health in the banking sector. A Rajya Sabha MP claimed in February 2026 that approximately 500 bank employees nationwide have died by suicide in the past decade due to work-related stress and harassment. While not official government data, the claim underscores a pattern of alleged suicides linked to impossible targets and workplace abuse, affecting both public and private banks.