Unnatural death allegations: Family to protest with woman’s body outside bank in Kozhikode
The incident occurred on November 13 when a team comprising bank officials, an advocate commissioner, and police personnel arrived at Kavitha Babu’s residence, rejecting the family’s request of a five-day extension for loan repayment
Relatives of 42-year-old Kavitha Babu, a homemaker from Kainatty, Vadakara, have announced plans to stage a protest with her body outside the Naduvannur branch of the bank on Monday, November 16, 2026. They allege that the refusal of bank officials to grant a five-day grace period for loan repayment led to her unnatural death. The incident occurred on November 13 when bank officials, an advocate commissioner, and police personnel arrived at Kavitha's residence to execute court-mandated attachment proceedings.
The couple, who have two daughters, had availed a housing loan from the bank in 2018, but defaulted on repayments, leading to an outstanding due of nearly ₹50 lakh. Kavitha was found dead inside an old ancestral house located behind the property. Her family claims they requested a five-day extension to remit a portion of the dues but were denied.
Local police have registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation. The bank maintains that it only initiated the legal proceedings and denies the allegations.
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