Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Man Electrocuted at Kancheepuram ATM, Prompting Safety Concerns
A man in India was using an ATM to get money when he got an electric shock.
He was trying to type in his secret code when he felt a jolt of electricity, which really hurt his hand.
People nearby were worried and called the police.
The police checked the ATM and found it was leaking electricity.
Other people had felt small shocks before.
The police told the bank to fix the ATM so no one else gets hurt.
The local people are asking the authorities to check all ATMs often to keep them safe.
A man received an electric shock while using an ATM in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu.
The incident occurred at an HDFC Bank ATM near the Head Post Office.
The victim, Venkatesan, was admitted to the hospital after the incident.
Police confirmed electrical leakage at the ATM keypad, though of low voltage.
Police notified HDFC Bank to repair the machine and ensure user safety.
- Who
- Venkatesan and other ATM users
- What
- A man received an electric shock while using an ATM.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- Due to electrical leakage at the ATM keypad.
- Victim
- Venkatesan
- Location
- HDFC Bank ATM near Head Post Office, Kancheepuram
- Injury
- Electric shock to right hand
- Action
- Police notified the bank to repair the ATM
- Voltage
- Low (sufficient to cause shock, but not life-threatening)
