In a shocking incident, two men were caught stealing flower pots set up for a G20 event in Gurugram. The flower pots had been placed there as part of the beautification process for the upcoming G20 summit in Delhi-NCR. In a video of the incident that has gone viral on social media, the men can be seen lifting a few flower pots and keeping them inside the boot of their luxury car. After stealing a couple of flower pots, the duo can be seen fleeing away in the vehicle.
Numerous flower pots filled with colourful flowers can also be seen in the area, alongside a poster advertising the G20 summit.
Reacting to the viral video, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority Joint CEO, SK Chahal said that an investigation has been launched into the matter. He told news agency ANI, "It has come to our cognizance & action will be taken against them: SK Chahal, Joint CEO, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority.''
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Haryana | A video of two men allegedly stealing flower pots set up for a G20 event in Gurugram went viral
— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2023
It has come to our cognizance & action will be taken against them: SK Chahal, Joint CEO, Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority
(Pic 1 from viral video) pic.twitter.com/03FPra9A5x
Meanwhile, the video has angered internet users, who criticised the men for their actions.
One user wrote, ''This affluent but mentally bankrupt thief should be identified and arrested.'' Another commented, ''People like them should be punished. Our government is trying hard for the G20 summit. Strict action should be taken against such people.''
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