Ghaziabad Shock: Youths Wave Pistol on NH24, Police Action Sparks Law Order Debate

By Umesh Dhiman On Nov 18, 2023

Ghaziabad Shock: Youths Wave Pistol on NH24, Police Action Sparks Law Order Debate

The incident of brazen criminality in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, where youths were caught on camera waving a pistol from a moving car, underscores a worrying trend in the region’s law and order situation. Despite a rise in police encounters in the state, this event reflects a diminishing fear of the police among criminals, challenging the efficacy of law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh.

The Incident on NH 24

Location and Timing: This disturbing episode unfolded on November 17 near National Highway 24 in the Siddharth Vihar area of Ghaziabad.

कार सवार दबंगों की दबंगई देखिए, चलती कार से रोड पर पिस्टल लहराते हुए वीडियो वायरल@Uppolice @ghaziabadpolice pic.twitter.com/jZirqj6VoO
— Privesh Pandey (@priveshpandey) November 18, 2023

The Viral Video: Captured by a following driver, the video, now viral on social media, shows a passenger in the rear seat of a white Tata Punch car brandishing a pistol through the window. This visual evidence has sparked widespread concern and discussion about the state’s law and order.

Law and Order Under Scrutiny

Public Reaction: The viral nature of the video has led to public outcry, with many questioning the effectiveness of the police force in Uttar Pradesh. The audacity of the act, performed in broad daylight on a busy highway, has heightened these concerns.

Police Response: In response to the incident, the police have initiated an investigation. Four individuals associated with the crime have been detained, and the vehicle involved has been seized. The authorities are proceeding under relevant sections of the Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC) and the Arms Act.

Official Statements: The Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Ghaziabad directed the Vijayanagar inspector to take necessary action. The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) of Kotwali Nagar highlighted the swift police response upon learning of the video.

कल दिनांक 17.11.2023 को सोशल मीडिया पर एक वीडियो वायरल हो रहा था , वीडियो में यह देखा जा रहा था कि एक चार पहिया गाड़ी में 4 युवक बैठे हुए थे उसमें से 1 युवक पिस्टल लहरा रहा था पुलिस ने तुरन्त ही इस वीडियो के बारे में अधिक जानकारी की तो यह वीडियो थाना विजय नगर क्षेत्र का पाया(1/2) pic.twitter.com/7Hxj4fHlld
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) November 18, 2023

गया विजय नगर पुलिस ने तुरन्त ही संज्ञान लेते हुए घटना में प्रयोग की गई गाड़ी और 4 व्यक्तियों को हिरासत में लिया गया इनके विरुद्ध CRPC & Arms Act की सुसंगत धाराओं में कार्यवाही की जा रही है । गाड़ी को सीज कर दिया है विधिक कार्यवाही प्रचलित है । वीडियो बाइट – एसीपी कोतवाली नगर(2/2)
— POLICE COMMISSIONERATE GHAZIABAD (@ghaziabadpolice) November 18, 2023

The Implications and Challenges

Rising Criminal Boldness: The incident is a stark illustration of the growing boldness among certain criminal elements in Uttar Pradesh. The brazenness of waving a weapon in public, caught on camera, indicates a troubling level of impunity.
Law Enforcement Effectiveness: The incident raises questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement strategies in the state. While police encounters are on the rise, their deterrent effect seems limited in certain areas.
Social Media’s Role: The role of social media in bringing such incidents to light is significant. It can mobilize public opinion and prompt quicker police action, yet it also raises concerns about glorifying or sensationalizing criminal acts.
Community and Police Relations: Events like this can strain the relationship between the community and the police, necessitating renewed efforts in community policing and public engagement to restore trust.

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The Ghaziabad incident is a reminder of the complexities facing law enforcement in Uttar Pradesh. While the police’s response to this particular event was prompt, it highlights the need for a more proactive approach to crime prevention and a stronger emphasis on community engagement to deter such acts of lawlessness in the future.