Manipur: ATMs in Imphal run out of cash as banks stop services amid restrictions

Reportedly, as ATMs have run out of cash and with banks closed, people are shelling out few extra bucks as a percentage, to get cash from small outlets shops.

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IMPHAL:

The restrictions imposed by the Government of Manipur has halted banking services in Imphal and other parts of the state.

As a result, ATMs booths in the city ran out of cash on Wednesday, and people were seen doing whirlwind around the different ATMs to find cash.

Many of them were seen queuing up at the ATMs amid the prevailing COVID situation, giving the reason that they needed cash to get essential commodities.

Reportedly, as ATMs have run out of cash and with banks closed, people are shelling out few extra bucks as a percentage, to get cash from small outlets shops.

People are willing to pay an extra amount to get cash from small shops rather than standing in the queue given the rush.

They stated that they don't mind paying 10-20 extra to get the cash, which they need in hand at such times when shops open according to timings.

The Government of Manipur had earlier imposed a curfew in seven districts including Imphal till May 17, after the state reported a massive surge of COVID-19 cases.

(Edited by Shankar Kumar Turha)

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