The fake note tendered from the ATM. The notes have 'Children Bank of India' printed on them (Photo- @ani)

Two bank account holders were in for a shock as they received fake notes from an ATM in Kanpur. Instead of 'Reserve Bank of India', the fake notes had 'Children Bank of India' printed on them.

The incident was reminiscent of days just after demonetisation when many such instances came to light.

These men were tendered fake notes from an Axis Bank ATM located in the marble market area in Kanpur.

Kanpur: An Axis Bank ATM located in Marble Market dispensed fake currency notes with 'Children Bank of India' printed on them. pic.twitter.com/fu7D2QbZtB ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 11, 2018





When the men tried withdrawing Rs.10,000 and Rs.20,000 respectively. Both of them got 1 fake note each with 'Children Bank of India' printed on it. The notes were purported to be of denomination of Rs.500.

When the men complained about the fake note to the guard of the ATM, he noted the incident down in his register.

As the police was informed, the ATM was shut down. SP of South Kanpur said that an investigation in this matter is on.