Authorities in Karnataka have launched an investigation after a Wi-Fi network at a local bank appeared under the name “Pakistan Zindabad,” sparking outrage among Indians. The incident took place at the Jigani Kallubalu Co-operative Bank in Bengaluru Urban district, prompting swift police action after a customer reported the matter.
According to officials, the issue came to light on Tuesday morning when a man named Govardhan Singh noticed the controversial Wi-Fi name while visiting the bank. Alarmed by the politically charged slogan, he immediately complained to local authorities, leading to the registration of a formal case.
Police said that at the time of the incident, the bank’s Wi-Fi system was undergoing maintenance. A local technician had been called in to fix the network, but reportedly left the premises before the name change was discovered. When police attempted to contact him, his mobile phone was found switched off.
Investigators are now working to trace the technician and determine whether the Wi-Fi name alteration was an intentional act or simply a prank. “We are investigating all possible angles to understand who changed the network name and why,” a police official said, adding that the act may have been designed to provoke public sentiment.
The incident has stirred strong reactions online, with social media users condemning what they described as a “deliberate provocation” meant to insult national pride. Many called for strict action against those responsible.
Bank officials have assured full cooperation with the investigation and said that steps are being taken to secure their digital systems. Authorities have emphasized that such incidents, whether pranks or malicious acts, will be dealt with seriously to prevent misuse of digital networks that could inflame communal or political tensions.
