n Salehpat, villagers staged a protest in front of the Taluka Press Club against alleged misconduct by Sindh Bank staff. Protesters, including Jaggan Soomro and Ghulam Sarwar Shanbani, accused the bank employees of harassing local residents and denying them their rightful payments.
Jaggan Soomro stated that his late father had an approved government plot with pending installments, and when he approached Sindh Bank Salehpat to open an account, the staff demanded 6,000 rupees as a bribe. Even after two months, neither the account was opened nor was a checkbook issued. Ghulam Sarwar Shanbani said that despite being listed in the household survey for payments, the bank denied him money and, using abusive language, forced him out of the bank with the help of security guards.
The protesters alleged that bank staff deliberately create excuses to delay payments if bribes are not paid. They demanded that the Commissioner Sukkur order a judicial inquiry and take legal action against the erring bank employees.
Third Death Anniversary of Senior Journalist Naresh Kumar in Salehpat
In a separate event, senior journalists in Salehpat commemorated the third death anniversary of journalist Naresh Kumar at the Taluka Press Club. Journalists paid tribute by laying flowers and lighting lamps in front of his photograph, honoring his contributions to journalism.
Speakers including Munir Mehr, Alhodayo Mehr, Ravi Kumar, Zakir Shanbani, Ranjhan Shanbani, Mahish Menghwar, Wali Muhammad Thibo, and Saqlain Shanbani recalled that Naresh Kumar died in a reported collision between his motorcycle and a truck near Karamabad on the National Highway, Sukkur, three years ago. Despite a case being registered at Baberlo Police Station, no progress has been made so far.
Journalists emphasized that the state is responsible for ensuring their safety, highlighting that journalists are often attacked for reporting the truth. They urged authorities to conduct a transparent inquiry into Naresh Kumar’s case and deliver justice.
