In a bewildering turn of events, a partially-constructed bus shelter, valued at ₹10 lakh, has mysteriously vanished from a bustling street in Bengaluru. The stainless steel structure, which was in the process of being built on Cunningham Road, had included chairs, roofs, and poles, but nothing was left untouched by the audacious thieves.
This bus shelter was under the purview of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). N Ravi Reddy, the vice president of the transport body, lodged a formal complaint regarding the theft on September 30, prompting the initiation of a police investigation into the bizarre incident.
The police have registered a case under Section 157 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) as they delve into the perplexing disappearance of the bus stop. In their pursuit of clues, law enforcement officials are meticulously reviewing CCTV footage obtained from nearby buildings in the area.
News of this audacious theft has sent shockwaves through social media platforms, where users have expressed their astonishment at the peculiar nature of the incident. Many have raised questions about the city’s security measures, given the audacity and precision required to make off with a sizable stainless steel structure worth ₹10 lakhs.
One social media user commented, “A stainless steel bus shelter worth ₹10 lakhs went missing soon after its erection in Bengaluru’s prime location, Cunningham Road. Speaks volumes about the inefficiency of the police.”
Another user remarked, “Cunning robbers stole a bus stop worth 10 lakhs on Cunningham Road in Indian Green Infotech Valley, the best-planned city, i.e., Bengaluru.”
As authorities continue their investigation into this perplexing case, residents of Bengaluru are left both puzzled and concerned about the audacity of the thieves and the security of public infrastructure in the city. The disappearance of the bus stop remains a mystery that the police are determined to solve.
Sources By Agencies