In a surprising incident from Surat, a man who attempted to withdraw ₹10,000 from an ATM was left stunned after the machine dispensed ₹3 lakh due to a technical glitch.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred at a local ATM where the individual had inserted his card and requested a withdrawal of ₹10,000. However, instead of dispensing the requested amount, the machine began ejecting a significantly larger sum in multiple bundles.
Eyewitnesses at the scene were shocked as the ATM continued dispensing cash far beyond the entered amount. The man reportedly collected the money but soon realized that an error had occurred.
Bank officials were alerted about the unusual transaction after discrepancies were detected in the ATM’s cash balance during routine monitoring. Authorities are now investigating the cause of the malfunction, which is suspected to be a software or calibration error in the machine.
Sources indicate that such glitches, although rare, can occur due to issues like incorrect note denomination settings or technical faults in the ATM system. In some cases, machines may mistakenly dispense higher-value notes than intended.
The bank has reportedly contacted the individual and is working to recover the excess amount dispensed. Officials have also assured that no customer funds were directly affected and that the issue is being addressed to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Legal experts note that in such situations, customers are generally required to return excess cash received due to banking errors. Failure to do so could lead to legal consequences.
The incident has sparked curiosity and discussion on social media, with many users expressing disbelief over how such a large error could occur in a modern banking system.
Authorities have urged customers to report any such discrepancies immediately to ensure transparency and proper resolution.
