Banks, ATM’s to remain closed in red zones in Kupwara

Srinagar: Authorities in north Kashmir’s Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday ordered closure of all the Banks and ATM’s machines falling under the areas notified as red zones.

Officials told a local news agency that the order to shut the services of seven banks falling under Red Zone areas was taken keeping in view to avoid the gatherings in wake of coronavirus outbreak.

Officials said that it has asked the lead district manager Kupwara to ensure the availability of mobile ATM’s in red zone areas from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Besides, this the lead manager shall also act as Nodal Officer and with immediate effects.

The branches 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 through a  order formal order issued by District Magistrate Kupwara Anshul Garg. (KNO)