A strange sequence of events occurred in Bihar when a police van transporting four accused men ran out of fuel while en route to a court hearing. But rather than wait for help, the men—who were allegedly arrested for drinking alcohol in a state that was declared dry—took matters into their own hands, exhibiting a surprising amount of cooperation and resourcefulness.
Instead of just standing there, they started to maneuver the immobilized van to a safer location. Their quick response guaranteed both the safety of potential hazards and the continuity of traffic flow. It’s unclear if the officers gave the men the order to do this.
Footage of the incident, shared on X by @jist_news, quickly garnered significant attention, amassing 1.2 million views, 8.4 thousand likes, and 2.1 thousand retweets.
Bihar: A Police van ran out of fuel in the middle of the road, and it was pushed by the inmates going to court for their hearing. pic.twitter.com/zPqdFbbc3T
— Jist (@jist_news) February 3, 2024
Social media users expressed amusement and admiration for the accused’s actions; one even proposed that the court take into account this “act of kindness” before passing judgment. Others quipfully said, “Tell me the video is from Bihar without telling it’s from Bihar,” attributing the incident to a typical, everyday occurrence. As a reward for their efforts, some suggested reducing their sentences. “Reduce their sentence for this?”
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