New Delhi, May 9 (HS): Amidst rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the largest public sector bank in India, State Bank of India (SBI), along with Punjab National Bank (PNB) and several other banks, stated on Friday that their ATMs are fully operational and have sufficient cash. Digital services are functioning smoothly.

Public sector banks issued this statement in response to news circulating on social media claiming that ATMs may shut down in the coming days due to the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Meanwhile, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting on the cybersecurity preparedness of banks and financial institutions in the evening.

SBI wrote in a post on 'X' that all of its ATMs, CDMs/ADWMs, and digital services are fully operational and available to the public. The largest public sector lender also advised its customers not to rely on unverified information.

Similarly, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, and Bank of India also issued similar messages. PNB stated in a post on X, All our digital services are also functioning smoothly, ensuring a seamless banking experience for you from the comfort of your home.

It is noteworthy that India thwarted Pakistan's attempts to attack military sites, including Jammu and Pathankot, with drones and missiles on Thursday night. Prior to that, India had foiled similar attempts at 15 locations in the northern and western regions of the country. Meanwhile, tensions between the two countries have escalated.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar