Meerut: An Ashoka Pillar put in at Nauchandi Floor right here was broken allegedly after being hit by a car whereas reversing, police mentioned on Sunday. A video of the damaged nationwide emblem went viral on social media, sparking outrage from Hindu organisations.
In response to officers, the pillar was positioned close to the police outpost inside Nauchandi Floor. Late on Saturday evening, an unidentified car allegedly hit the construction whereas reversing, inflicting it to fall and maintain vital injury.
The locals observed the damaged pillar on Sunday morning and shared movies of it on-line, after which Nauchandi Police reached the spot, eliminated the broken stays and cleared the realm.
Metropolis Superintendent of Police Ayush Vikram Singh mentioned, “Preliminary investigation means that the construction was broken after being hit by a car. We're inspecting CCTV footage from close by areas. Strict motion will likely be taken in opposition to these accountable.”
