Journalist's Car Targeted: Tires Stolen Before Key Interview in Karnal
In a peculiar turn of events in Karnal district, Haryana, a journalist found himself at the center of a bizarre incident. Arriving to conduct an interview with former Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the journalist fell victim to tire thieves.
The journalist, whose identity remains undisclosed, took to social media to share his ordeal. A video posted on his account captured the aftermath of the theft, showing his car propped on bricks, stripped of all four tires. In the caption accompanying the video, the journalist pondered whether this act constituted an assault on journalism itself. He recounted how he had arrived for the scheduled interview only to encounter this setback.
The incident quickly gained traction on social media platforms, drawing varied reactions from netizens. In the circulated video, the journalist lamented the unfortunate turn of events. Recounting the sequence of events, he revealed that upon parking his vehicle in Karnal's Jani village, he discovered the brazen theft upon returning. Not only were all four tires missing, but even the wiper blades had been forcibly removed.
Expressing his frustration, the journalist highlighted the inconvenience caused by the theft, particularly as he had important interviews lined up for the day. Despite the material loss, he couldn't help but comment on the audacity of the thieves and the state of law enforcement in Haryana.
With a hint of resignation, the journalist acknowledged the relatively small monetary value of the stolen items, yet emphasized the broader implications of such acts on the community. The incident, though minor in monetary terms, resonated deeply, raising questions about security and law enforcement in the region.
As the video circulated further, sparking discussions and debates online, it underscored the vulnerability of individuals, even those in the line of journalistic duty, to petty crimes.