Pungro, January 29 (MExN): The Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division has issued a 7 day ultimatum demanding immediate retention or posting of a Field Officer at the State Bank of India (SBI) Pungro Branch, warning of branch closure if the issue is not resolved within the stipulated period. In a press statement, the Forum referred to its earlier representation dated December 15, 2025, regarding transfer of the Field Officer from SBI Pungro Branch without the posting of any reliever. According to the Forum, the continued absence of a Field Officer has caused “extreme hardship to the general public, particularly senior citizens, daily wage earners, government scheme beneficiaries and other account holders who are entirely dependent on the Pungro Branch for their basic banking needs.”The Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division clarified that it is not seeking the posting of any particular individual. “We once again clarify, unequivocally, that the Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division is not demanding the posting of any specific officer,” the statement said. “Failing which, the Public Forum Pungro Sub-Division shall be left with no alternative but to resort to democratic and peaceful measures, including the closure of SBI Pungro Branch after the expiry of the 7-day ultimatum, until such time a Field Officer is posted,” the statement said.