New Delhi: A video circulating rapidly on social media captures a scene reminiscent of the Bollywood action franchise Dhoom. Three individuals, likened to the stylish thieves in the films, are seen stealing goods from a moving truck on the Agra-Mumbai highway in Madhya Pradesh.Shocking footage goes viralThe incident, filmed by a car following behind the truck on the Dewas-Shajapur stretch of the highway, shows two men on a motorcycle skillfully climb onto the moving vehicle. They then cut open the tarpaulin covering the cargo and throw down a box full of goods before rejoining their accomplice who follows on another motorcycle.Location unconfirmed, police investigateWhile the viral video is believed to be from Shajapur, authorities are yet to confirm the exact location. Bhim Singh Patel, the SHO of Maksi police station, stated they havent received a complaint regarding this specific incident. However, he acknowledged past reports of truck cutting – a term used for stealing goods from moving trucks – primarily in the Dewas and Tarana areas.Meanwhile, an X user, Siraj Noorani posted a thread with the video. He wrote, A video of miscreants robbing a box from a moving truck between Maksi-Shajapur on the Agra-Mumbai National Highway and fleeing is going viral on social media. In this video, two of the three youths riding a motorcycle are seen climbing on the truck.cutting its tarpaulin and throwing down the box full of goods. One of his friends is chasing the truck on a motorcycle. After throwing the box down, both the criminals who were cutting the truck sat on the motorcycle.— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) May 26, 2024Truck drivers report frequent theftsThe video has sparked renewed concerns among truck drivers who frequently travel this route. Many allege such thefts occur in broad daylight, particularly between Maksi and Shajapur, and that their complaints to local police often go unheard. They express hope that the viral video will prompt authorities to take action and apprehend the culprits.Police seek information and videoMadhya Pradesh Police have acknowledged similar incidents reported from Dewas and Tarana. They are currently investigating the matter and have urged anyone with information or the viral video to come forward. Upon receiving a complaint and the video, they will take appropriate legal action.
