Ghaziabad: A bizarre incident from Ghaziabad has caught attention after a thief attempting to break into a locked house ended up getting stuck in the very gate he used to enter. A video of the unusual episode is now circulating widely on social media.
According to reports, the man noticed a house locked from the outside in the Shalimar Garden area and decided to enter by squeezing through a narrow gap in the iron grille attached to the gate and wall. He managed to get inside, but things quickly took an unexpected turn.
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When he sensed movement in the lane outside, the man panicked and tried to escape immediately. However, he got stuck in the same grille while attempting to climb out, leaving him trapped on the gate and unable to move.
In the viral video, the man is seen awkwardly wedged between the iron bars, half-sitting on the gate with one leg stuck. As he struggles to free himself, bystanders were heard reacting. The person recording, along with another passerby, asked him to get off the gate.
The strange situation soon drew attention and a crowd gathered to watch the scene unfold. Onlookers stood by as the man remained stuck, unable to release himself.
Police were informed and reached the spot shortly after, taking the man to the police station. Authorities later clarified that no theft had actually taken place and the house owners chose not to file a complaint.
An official added that the boy appeared to be under the influence of intoxicants at the time. After undergoing a medical examination, he was released with a stern warning.
The video continues to make rounds on social media, with users reacting to the irony and unusual nature of the incident. One user said, “Kya chor banega re tu.” Another wrote, “Jane do bechare ko job ka pehla din tha.”