Banks, ATMs falling in ‘red zones’ to remain closed in north Kashmir’s Kupwara
Kupwara: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday ordered closure of seven Banks and ATMs in all the Red Zone areas. However, the authorities in the order have assured the services to be provided by mobile ATMs.
Officials said the order to shut the services of seven banks falling under ‘Red Zone’ areas was taken to avoid the gatherings in wake of deadly COVID-19 outbreak.
Officials said that it has asked the lead district manager Kupwara to ensure the availability of mobile ATMs in red zone areas from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm. Besides, this the lead manager will also act as Nodal Officer with immediate effect.
The banks asked to remain shut as per the officials include, SBI, CB & JKB Trehgam, Grameen & JKB Drugmulla, JKB USB Branch Manigah and J&K Grameen bank Baghbella. The order was issued by District Magistrate Kupwara Anshul Garg. (KNO)
