ATM: Amid reports of increasing tension between India and Pakistan, rumors were spreading rapidly on social media that ATMs could be closed in the country. Many banks including State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank (PNB), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab and Sindh Bank and Bank of India have given clarification regarding these speculation.
Banks have stated that all their ATMs, cash deposits (CDMs), automated deposit and withdrawal machines (ADWMs) and digital services are completely operational and are available for customers’ use. SBI wrote on the social media platform ‘X’, “All our ATMs, CDM/ADWM and digital services are completely operational. Please do not believe any unconfirmed information.”
PNB also said, “All our digital services are running smoothly so that you can enjoy banking services comfortably in your home.”
Similar statements have been made by other banks to maintain public confidence and prevent nervousness caused by rumors. Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry has informed that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a meeting on Friday evening to review the cyber security of banks and financial institutions.
The country’s largest oil company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has not appealed to the people to panic. The company has clarified that there is a sufficient stock of petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) across the country and fuel supply at all shops continues normally. This explanation came after some videos went viral on social media, in which people are seen standing in long queues at petrol pumps to buy fuel amid reports of India-Pakistan tension.
The IOC said in a post on social media platform X, “Indian Oil has enough fuel stock across the country and our supply lines are working smoothly. There is no need to panic – fuel and LPG are easily available at all our outlets.”
The company has appealed to the public to maintain peace and avoid unnecessary congestion, so that there is no disruption in supply and everyone can get fuel on time.
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