A surprising incident has come to light from Bhiti in Mau district, Uttar Pradesh, where a man was found sleeping inside a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM booth. The man was seen resting comfortably on the floor of the air-conditioned ATM to escape the extreme heat and humidity. A video of the incident was recorded by a customer and later went viral on social media, drawing widespread attention. The ATM is of Bhiti branch.
Customers Faced an Unusual Situation
According to people present at the spot, the man remained asleep inside the ATM while customers arrived to withdraw cash. Many customers were surprised to find someone sleeping inside the ATM booth. One of the customers recorded the incident and shared the video online, after which it quickly became a topic of discussion.
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In May 2026, a similar incident had gone viral on internet. A man had converted SBI ATM into a hair salon in Bihar’s Danapur area. Click here to read this news.
Identity of the Man Still Unknown
It is still not known who the man is or how long he had been inside the ATM. Authorities have also not confirmed whether he regularly uses the ATM booth as a place to rest or whether this was an isolated incident. These details are yet to be investigated.
Questions Raised Over ATM Security
The incident has raised concerns about the security arrangements at the SBI ATM. The ATM booth, located opposite Jivan Ram Inter College in the town area, reportedly had no security guard on duty. Many people believe this reflects poor security management by the bank. At a time when ATM thefts and robberies are reported in different parts of the country, such negligence could increase security risks.
Police Response
Mau City Circle Officer (CO) Nitesh Pratap said that security at the ATM is the responsibility of the bank. He stated that the bank deploys its own security personnel and is the appropriate authority to provide more information about the incident.
RBI Guidelines on ATM Usage
According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), ATM booths are meant only for banking transactions. Sleeping or staying inside an ATM booth is considered unauthorized use. The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the ATM’s electronic surveillance system.
Digital Surveillance Is Mandatory
Although a Supreme Court order does not require banks to post 24-hour security guards at every off-site ATM, banks are expected to maintain proper digital security and surveillance systems. These measures are important to ensure customer safety, monitor ATM activities, and prevent misuse of banking facilities.
