Watch video: Noida authority tows car with elderly couple sitting inside, enrages internet

New Delhi: A distressing video circulating on social media depicts a troubling incident involving parking attendants from the Noida Authority towing away a car with an elderly couple still seated inside. The alarming event unfolded on Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves across social media platforms.

Reckless behavior in Noida Sector 50

The viral footage, originating from Noida Sector 50, captures the reprehensible actions of parking attendants disregarding the pleas of the elderly couple as they towed their vehicle away. Despite the couple's presence inside the car, the attendants proceeded with their actions, causing outrage among netizens.

Pleas ignored, video goes viral

The video, recorded by a passing motorcyclist who witnessed the incident, documents the elderly woman seated in the front and her companion in the rear, imploring the attendants to release the car. Despite their appeals, the attendants persisted, towing the vehicle away with the distressed couple still inside.

पूरे उत्तर प्रदेश में अवैध वसूली के चक्कर में पार्किंग संचालको की दबंगई चरम पर है।

नोएडा सेक्टर 50 से कार में बैठे बुजुर्ग दम्पति सहित कार को क्रेन से उठाकर ले जा रहे पार्किंग संचालक।

ऐसे ट्रैफिककर्मियों के होते किसी गुंडे-मवाली की जरूरत ही नही!

धिक्कार है ऐसे सिस्टम पर! pic.twitter.com/kEdWHNcKFM

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Call for accountability

The appalling behavior of the parking attendants has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, with demands for swift and severe repercussions. Concerned citizens urge authorities to ensure that such incidents are not repeated, especially involving vulnerable individuals like the elderly couple.

Noida authority's response

In response to the uproar, the Noida Authority issued a statement vowing stringent action against the errant attendants. Through their official social media channels, the Noida Authority announced their commitment to file a police report against the contractor responsible for the incident, in accordance with the directives of the Chief Executive Officer.

Police investigation underway

Meanwhile, local law enforcement authorities have initiated an investigation into the matter. The police have acknowledged the viral video and assured the public that appropriate action will be taken following a thorough inquiry into the incident.