Mixed reactions to DBS' handling of 'ripped Singapore flag' incident

Some question if employers are overreacting because of pressure from online vigilantes; experts urge caution

In a Facebook post, DBS said that Mr Avijit Das Patnaik was "no longer with the bank" as of Aug 24. PHOTO: ST FILE
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DBS Bank's move to part ways with an employee who sparked controversy with a social media post has ignited debate about whether bosses are overreacting to pressure generated by online vigilantes.

DBS issued a statement on Facebook on Tuesday stating that employee Avijit Das Patnaik was no longer working at the bank.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 31, 2018, with the headline Mixed reactions to DBS' handling of 'ripped Singapore flag' incident. Subscribe