Meerut: During a BJP roadshow featuring actors from the Ramayan TV serial, a businessman in Meerut enthusiastically raised his hands and chanted ‘Jai Shri Ram’, only to realize later that he had lost Rs 36,000 from his pocket. The incident unfolded as several individuals, including businessman Kulbhushan, fell victim to pickpocketing during the election tour on Monday.
The roadshow, led by BJP Meerut candidate Arun Govil, who portrayed Lord Ram, along with his co-stars Dipika Chikhlia (Sita) and Sunil Lahri (Lakshman), attracted a large crowd. Amidst the festivities, a dozen people, including journalists and a BJP leader, reported thefts to the police.
Also Read: Tragic Drowning: 12-Year-Old Girl Lost in Ganges Despite Rescue Efforts
Alok Sisodia, BJP’s western region coordinator, also lost his phone during the event. Authorities confirmed that opportunistic criminals took advantage of the crowded environment to commit the thefts. Subsequently, three Delhi residents were apprehended, and stolen cell phones were recovered from them. Additionally, a vehicle with a Delhi registration number was seized.
The Meerut constituency in Western Uttar Pradesh is scheduled for its second phase of elections on April 26.
Also Read: Election Commission Launches Voter Signature Campaign in Lucknow Teachers’ Group
CM Yogi Adityanath's government has approved key connectivity projects to boost Uttar Pradesh's infrastructure for…
Several passengers were reportedly killed, and 30-40 others injured when passengers of the Pushpak Express,…
Under CM Yogi, Prayagraj has become a city of temples, offering pilgrims replicas of India's…
During Maha Kumbh, CM Yogi Adityanath's Cabinet approved transformative projects for Uttar Pradesh's development.
The Maharashtra government and Reliance Industries signed a monumental MoU worth ₹3.05 lakh crore at…
In a Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath, the UP govt approved 10 major…