Kayalvizhi, daughter of former Union minister MK Alagiri and granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi, has been booked in Chennai for allegedly assaulting and intimidating a State Bank of India branch manager following a dispute over a malfunctioning elevator.
Investigation into the Adyar Branch Incident
According to police statements cited by the news agency PTI, the alleged confrontation took place on July 20 at the State Bank of India’s NRI branch in Adyar. The branch operates inside a commercial building allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi. Police stated that an argument previously broke out between her and the branch manager regarding a faulty lift on the property. A video capturing a portion of the encounter subsequently surfaced on social media on Saturday. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the bank official formally lodged a complaint, prompting the registration of the case.
CCTV Footage Details the Confrontation
Closed-circuit television cameras installed inside the bank premises recorded the heated exchange. According to police accounts of the CCTV footage, Kayalvizhi stood inside the manager’s office engaged in a dispute before appearing to imitate the manager’s posture. The video shows her subsequently slapping the official across the face. Another man present in the office attempted to intervene by holding her arm and trying to calm the situation as the argument continued. Authorities stated that she has been officially booked on charges of assaulting and threatening the bank official, and further investigation into the matter is actively underway.
Did You Know? The involved State Bank of India branch is located in Adyar and operates out of a commercial building that is allegedly owned by Kayalvizhi.
Context of Prior Banking Controversies
Bank branches have previously drawn widespread social media attention over localized disputes. Last year, a viral video from a Karnataka branch captured an argument between an SBI customer and an official who refused to speak in Kannada, stating she would not use the local language. That incident sparked intense online backlash, prompting the bank official to release an apology video alongside her colleagues, stating she would try to cooperate in Kannada moving forward. That earlier controversy also drew the attention of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who thanked the State Bank of India for taking swift action.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kayalvizhi?
Kayalvizhi is the daughter of former Union minister MK Alagiri and the granddaughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.
Where did the alleged incident take place?
The incident occurred on July 20 inside the manager’s office at the State Bank of India’s NRI branch in Adyar, Chennai.
What triggered the confrontation between Kayalvizhi and the bank manager?
According to police, an argument broke out between Kayalvizhi and the branch manager regarding a malfunctioning lift in the commercial building where the bank branch operates.
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