In Mau, UP, a person slept in an SBI ATM to escape the heat. After the video went viral, a debate has erupted regarding ATM security and the compulsion of the common man.
uA video from Mau district of Uttar Pradesh is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In this video, a person is seen sleeping comfortably with a sheet spread on the ground inside an ATM counter of State Bank of India (SBI). Social media users believe that to escape the scorching heat outside, the man made an AC ATM his temporary hideout.
Is this a security breach?
It is seen in the video that the person is in deep sleep and the people coming and going to the ATM are surprised to see him. This incident has sparked a new debate on social media. Some people linked it to the scorching heat and the helplessness of the common man, while many people raised serious questions on the security arrangements of the banks. People say that how can an unknown person stay at a sensitive place like ATM for hours. Some users also questioned how a woman can feel safe inside an ATM in such a situation.
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inform the bank
Many people commented that such places should be strictly monitored for the safety of customers and the cash kept in ATMs. At the same time, some people advised that if ever faced with such a situation, it is better to inform the concerned bank officials instead of trying to get the person out themselves. Because withdrawing money in the presence of an unknown person inside the ATM can be risky. This video is now being shared on different social media platforms.
What do banking rules say?
As per Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, ATM booths are for banking transactions only. Sleeping or staying inside them is considered unauthorized. However, there is no Supreme Court order that forces banks to deploy 24-hour security guards at every off-site ATM. But, it is important to have adequate digital security and surveillance systems in place to ensure security.