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Depositors at Ghatampur sub-post office in Kanpur have alleged that crores of rupees deposited in their accounts are missing.
What Have the Depositors Alleged?
Several account holders gathered at the Ghatampur sub-post office on Thursday, demanding details of their savings and the return of their deposited money. They alleged that funds deposited at the post office counter over several years were no longer being acknowledged by the postal department.
According to the complainants, they possess passbooks bearing departmental stamps and signatures. However, when they approached officials to withdraw their savings, they were allegedly informed that the passbooks were forged. Some depositors claimed to have invested ₹5 lakh each, while others reported deposits ranging from ₹30 lakh to ₹70 lakh.
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How Much Money Is Involved?
Avdhesh Kumar Shukla and his wife Shivkanti, residents of Bhadauras village under Ghatampur police station, said they opened two fixed deposits of ₹5 lakh each in 2022 and 2023. Despite possessing stamped and signed passbooks, they alleged that the department was refusing to recognise their deposits.
Omprakash Mishra claimed that he deposited ₹2.5 lakh in a joint account with his wife Munni Devi on July 6, 2026. He also reported depositing another ₹4 lakh received from selling a house into a separate account. Other residents, including Dhirendra Shukla and Rajendra Shukla, claimed deposits of ₹30 lakh and ₹40 lakh respectively.
What Role Did the Postal Agent Play?
Depositors have raised questions about Shailendra Pandey, who reportedly worked as a postal agent in the area for approximately 25 years. According to the account holders, he handled account openings and deposits while operating from inside the post office.
They claimed that they trusted him because postal employees were present when their accounts were opened and money was deposited. However, Kanpur Division Superintendent of Posts Ravi Kumar stated that Pandey was not an authorised departmental agent.
The superintendent alleged that Pandey had facilitated account openings and issued passbooks bearing forged departmental stamps. He said an investigation was underway and departmental action was being taken.
What Action Has the Department Taken?
The postal department has suspended two employees, Deputy Postmaster Rakesh Mishra and clerk Shivam Sachan, in connection with the matter.
Rakesh Mishra had been posted at Bhaupur sub-post office, while Ghatampur Deputy Postmaster Sushil Chauhan has been transferred. The departmental action has prompted further questions about the supervision of deposit-related activities at the post office.
Depositors are demanding an explanation of how accounts were allegedly opened and deposits accepted inside the premises if the person handling them was not authorised. The investigation is continuing as affected account holders seek recognition of their passbooks and recovery of their savings.
