‘I Am a Thakur, Don’t Mess With Me’: HDFC Bank Employee Abuses Customer During Heated Argument in Kanpur
‘I Am a Thakur, Don’t Mess With Me’: HDFC Bank Employee Abuses Customer During Heated Argument in Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh:
A video showing a heated argument inside an HDFC Bank branch in Kanpur has gone viral, triggering widespread outrage on social media. The incident occurred at the bank’s Panki branch and involves a female employee accused of verbally abusing a customer and making a caste-based remark.
In the footage, the employee, identified as Aastha Singh, is seen shouting at the customer and behaving aggressively. At one point, she allegedly threatens the man by forcefully pointing a laptop at him. The video also captures her purportedly saying, “I am a Thakur, don’t mess with me,” a statement that has drawn sharp criticism for its caste-based undertone.
The visuals have sparked strong reactions online, with many users condemning the employee’s conduct as unprofessional and unethical. Netizens have called the incident a violation of customer rights and banking service norms, demanding strict action from the bank.
"Thakur hoon main, 🤡
— Suraj Kumar Bauddh (@SurajKrBauddh) February 8, 2026
bakchodi mat karna mere se." 👹👹
Astha Singh, an HDFC employee, flaunted her caste on the bank premises and tried to beat a customer without any shame.
This 'Manu Ki Naatin' has only merit of hate. HDFC must kick out this casteist clown now. pic.twitter.com/MVFND1m1y4
As of now, there has been no official statement from HDFC Bank regarding the incident or any disciplinary action against the employee.
