Fact check: The news of ATM being closed for 2–3 days across the country is completely fake. Clearing this, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) has said that this message, which is going viral on WhatsApp, is false and misleading. PIB’s fact check unit said in a tweet that ATMs are working normally and will continue to do further.
The news of ATM shutdown is completely fake. ATM services are normal and there is no hindrance. In the viral message, it was being claimed that ATMs will remain closed for a few days across the country, causing confusion and anxiety among many people. On this, PIB has appealed to the people not to rely on such an universified message and do not share them further.
Government’s purpose – protecting from unnecessary nervousness
PIB said that such fake messages spread rumors and create an atmosphere of unnecessary fear in the public. He assured the citizens that ATM service is completely normal and there is no problem in their use.
Beware of rumors on social media
It has been repeatedly said by the government that do not trust any message spread on social media. Check every information with official source and only then share it further. Fake WhatsApp forward has been an old and serious problem, which sometimes leads to confusion and chaos. That is why citizens need to be aware and cautious on social media.