Social media’s reach turned a routine bank squabble in Kanpur into a national talking point. The HDFC Panki branch video features Aastha Singh in a standoff with a man—identified as another employee’s husband. Speaking out Tuesday, Singh detailed the January 6 incident and pressed for an independent review.
At its core, the dispute hinged on employee exit procedures. ‘Cashier handovers require handing keys and settling accounts meticulously,’ she elaborated. ‘Notice periods vary—30 days minimum, up to 90 in some cases—yet she insisted on same-day clearance.’
The husband’s intrusion marked the flashpoint. ‘He came to my desk, fired casteist abuse, and worse,’ Singh recounted. Defending her stance, she called for police assistance, refusing to accept such treatment.
The footage, buzzing on X and beyond, shows Singh on her feet, laptop thrust forward in defiance. The one-minute drama fizzled out on-site but exploded digitally.
By sharing her perspective, Singh challenges the narrative, emphasizing context over chaos. Her call for investigation could set precedents for handling internal conflicts publicly. Meanwhile, stakeholders watch closely, as this unfolds into a lesson on professionalism under pressure.