March 26, 2025: A shocking case of financial fraud has emerged from the South Salmara branch of UCO Bank in Dhubri, where the bank’s cashier has allegedly fled with ₹34 lakhs deposited by customers.

According to reports, Shiv Shankar Prasad Bin, the cashier at the branch, had been systematically misappropriating funds over the past two months. Instead of depositing customer money into their accounts, he allegedly pocketed the cash from the bank’s cash box. The fraudulent activities took place in January and February, during which time several customers noticed discrepancies in their account balances.

After receiving complaints from at least four affected customers, the bank authorities conducted an internal investigation and reviewed the CCTV footage. The footage revealed that the cashier had been siphoning off funds for his personal use.

Following this discovery, the bank officials lodged an FIR against Shiv Shankar Prasad Bin at the Dhubri Sadar Police Station. However, the accused has been missing since March 3 and remains at large.

The disappearance of the cashier along with such a significant sum has caused panic among customers. Many account holders are worried about the safety of their deposits. However, in an attempt to calm concerns, the branch manager, Chirdeep Pal, assured customers that their money is secure and that they need not worry about financial losses.

Meanwhile, the police have launched a manhunt to trace the accused and recover the missing funds. Further investigations into the case are underway.