New Delhi: In a bizarre incident in Hapur district, a truck carrying a large load of apples from Kashmir overturned while en route to Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The unfortunate accident led to unexpected chaos as a mob seized the opportunity to loot the apples. Witnesses reported that the crowd, seemingly unconcerned about the trucks condition or the drivers safety, hurriedly collected apples, filling bags with the fruits.The truck, filled to capacity with freshly harvested apples, was heading from Kashmir to Kanpur when it met with the accident in Hapur. Instead of assisting the driver or reporting the accident, local residents and bystanders rushed in to take advantage of the overturned truck. Eyewitnesses claimed that people quickly gathered at the scene, grabbing the apples by the handfuls, stuffing them into bags, and fleeing the site.ये कितना शर्मनाक है...कश्मीर से सेब लदा ट्रक कानपुर (यूपी) जा रहा था। हापुड़ जिले में ट्रक पलट गया। भीड़ ने सेब लूट लिए। बैग में भर-भरकर ले गए। pic.twitter.com/jnE0nvyVFt— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) September 7, 2024Total Turnover Local authorities were informed about the incident, but by the time they arrived at the scene, a significant portion of the trucks cargo had already been looted. The incident is now under investigation, and the authorities are looking into measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.This incident highlights the need for better security and monitoring on highways, especially in areas prone to accidents. Officials emphasized that looting in such situations not only causes financial losses but also delays the delivery of essential goods. A local official commented, We are taking this matter seriously and will ensure that those involved in the looting are held accountable.
