HDFC Bank removes iron spikes from Mumbai's Fort branch after facing ire
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Following the outrage over iron spikes installed on the pavement of an HDFC Bank branch in Mumbai, the bank on Tuesday removed them.
"We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused to the public by the installation of the spikes at our Fort Branch, as part of the recent renovation. We're having the spikes removed on priority," the bank tweeted.
HDFC bank drew flak for installing multiple rows of iron spikes outside their Fort Branch here, which many saw as a move to prevent homeless people from sleeping on the pavements in the busy metropolis.
A number of individuals posted photos of, what looked like a bed of nails, on social media platforms.
A number of individuals posted photos of, what looked like a bed of nails, on social media platforms.
A Twitter user tagged HDFC Bank and said "This photo is of your newly opened branch at MG Road Fort Mumbai, besides Fabindia. Nice modern branch. BUT Why these hideous spikes? What if a kid/ elderly or physically disabled person falls on them and gets seriously hurt? May lead to very bad PR disaster."
"An eye-catching response to Mumbai's homelessness crisis from HDFC Bank (Fort branch)," another user tweeted.
Mumbai (Maharashtra), Mar 27 (ANI): After Twitter created a massive outrage against HDFC Bank for installing spikes, volunteers were seen removing the spikes early in the morning. Photos of these dangerous iron spikes were shared on social media platforms such as Twitter, with people raising concerns that these could harm pedestrians who could have suddenly lost their balance, elderly people or even children.
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