Philomena, a former govt employee who had a deposit of Rs 30 lakh in CPM owned Karuvannur Cooperative Bank, died on Tuesday morning after failing to get back her lost money for treatment. Philomena succumbed to her illness at Thrissur Medical College.
Devassy, the husband of Philomena, works as an auto rickshaw driver to make money for the struggling family said that the bank staff arrogantly denied money even when he pleaded with them that it was for treatment. After several requests, Devassy received Rs 4.5 lakh in three instalments for his son’s leg surgery.
The negligence of the bank has invited stringent criticism from various corners. It has been a year since a scam ijn the bank came to light, and a charge sheet is yet to be filed. Rs 312.71 crores worth scam hit a total of 11,000 depositors. Many depositors are still struggling from the financial crisis.
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