Punjab National Bank Chief Manager passed away in Hotel, Investigation starts

 Panipat: Punjab National Bank officials Kamal Girdhar and Subhash recently reported the untimely death of Rakesh Kumar, who served as the Chief Manager at the CBP branch. This branch is situated behind the Hive Hotel in Panipat.

Discovery and Identification

Rakesh Kumar’s body was found in a private hotel above the NK Tower Guest House on GT Road in Panipat. The 45-year-old was originally from Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. He had dedicated 20 years to Punjab National Bank and had been stationed at the CBP branch in Panipat for the past 4 years.

Immediate Response and Family Arrangements

Upon discovering the body, the police arrived promptly. After conducting a post-mortem, they handed over Rakesh’s body to his family. The family is now taking him back to their ancestral home in Rudrapur for the last rites, which they plan to perform at their village’s crematorium. In a compassionate gesture, the Punjab National Bank Employees’ Union provided ₹20,000 to the bereaved family to assist with funeral expenses.

Circumstances of the Incident

According to officials Kamal Girdhar and Subhash, Rakesh’s health suddenly deteriorated around 9:00 PM on Friday night. Hotel staff immediately informed his family, but unfortunately, he had passed away by the time they arrived. The police were then notified, and they transferred the body to the mortuary at the District Civil Hospital.

Ongoing Investigation

The police conducted a post-mortem on Saturday morning before returning the body to the family. They are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding Rakesh’s sudden illness and death. Further details will be shared as the investigation progresses.

Final Thoughts

The sudden loss of Rakesh Kumar has left a void in the Punjab National Bank community. His dedication and service will be remembered by his colleagues and the community he served.