Man dies after wife allegedly held over loan instalment

A labourer died after consuming poison in front of a microfinance bank in Sheikhupura, following a dispute over an unpaid loan instalment, sources said.

Police have arrested bank employees allegedly involved in the incident.

According to the sources, bank staff allegedly took a woman from her home and kept her at their office after she failed to pay an instalment on a Rs50,000 loan.

Her husband, Akhtar, pleaded with the staff to release her. The staff allegedly ignored him and pushed him out of the office.

Distressed by the incident, Akhtar consumed poison in front of the bank. He was taken to hospital in critical condition but died during treatment.

His body was moved for legal formalities and a post-mortem examination.

The city police station took action as soon as it received the report and arrested the employees allegedly involved. Police said legal proceedings against the suspects had begun.

They said that after the investigation, those responsible would face action under the law and the family would get justice.