Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday highlighted an unusual case of theft, claiming that a person travelling in a luxury car worth around Rs 2.5 crore was caught on CCTV allegedly stealing a flower pot worth just Rs 45.
CM Condemns Misuse of Public Property
Speaking about the misuse of public property, the chief minister said the government would not allow damage or theft of civic infrastructure installed for beautification projects.
“We install flower pots, and someone comes in a car and takes away the pot. The fuel used in the car itself could have bought a new pot,” Yogi Adityanath said while addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh.
New Model of Theft
Calling it a “new model of theft”, the chief minister said CCTV surveillance revealed that an expensive luxury vehicle was allegedly used to steal the flower pot.
“Such an expensive vehicle — around a Rs 2.5 crore car — and yet it was used to steal a pot worth Rs 45,” he said.
The chief minister added that people could instead buy a flower pot themselves, maintain dignity and contribute to keeping cities beautiful.
Warning Through CCTV Monitoring
“CCTV cameras are installed everywhere now. We keep monitoring through them,” he said, warning against theft or damage to government property.
This incident underscores the importance of civic sense and the role of technology in deterring petty crimes. The state government has intensified surveillance to protect public assets and ensure that beautification efforts are not undermined.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged citizens to take pride in their surroundings and refrain from damaging or stealing public property. He emphasized that even small acts of vandalism would not be tolerated and would be dealt with strictly under the law.
The use of a high-end luxury vehicle for such a trivial theft has sparked discussions on social media, with many expressing astonishment at the audacity of the act. The incident also highlights the effectiveness of CCTV cameras in monitoring and preventing crimes in urban areas.
