A journalist from Punjab posted a video on a social media platform, capturing three men sleeping inside an air-conditioned ATM of the State Bank of India (SBI) in Patiala.

“Gagandeep Singh posted on X, sharing a video titled ‘Scorching Heat Drives People to Seek Shelter in Bank ATM-#Patiala,’ sparking a conversation on the Internet.”

Scorching Heat Drives People to Seek Shelter in Bank ATM – #Patiala pic.twitter.com/7mFDUc8ZUZ

— Gagandeep Singh (@Gagan4344) June 11, 2024

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The video shows the men sleeping on the floor, completely at ease and oblivious to the world around them, as a small crowd gradually gathers.

Several social media users also criticized the incident, questioning the absence of security measures and guards, stating, “Where is your ATM security guard? These drunkards are lying inside. If a woman needs to withdraw money, then how will she go? Please take cognizance of the incident and take strict action @TheOfficialSBI @RBI,”

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SBI also responded to the video, stating, “We regret the inconvenience caused to you. Please share with us the ATM ID/CDM ID or exact location and code/name of the nearest branch to locate that ATM/CDM so that our concerned team can take proper cognizance of the issue,” said the bank.

A user stated, “Punjab govt should take action to supply proper electricity during extreme heat. PSPCL has no plan.” Another user remarked, “Let them sleep!”

Many users even tagged the official account of the Punjab Police and urged them to look into the matter.

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