Protestors demand return of pledged gold in Bank of Baroda loan controversy

Farmers, small traders, artisans, and other account holders staged a protest at the Eluru Collectorate, demanding the return of gold they had pledged against loans. The protestors accused Bank of Baroda officials of misappropriating the pledged gold, chanting slogans such as "Return our gold" during the demonstration.

The incident has raised concerns among depositors about the safety of valuables pledged with the bank as collateral for loans.