UP man's 'Heli Car' seized by cops, fined for unauthorized modification of vehicle
Lucknow: A local resident in Ambedkar Nagar had ambitious plans to soar to new heights in mechanics by transforming his car into what resembled a helicopter. However, his dreams were grounded by the intervention of local police, who not only confiscated the modified ‘Helicar’ but also imposed a fine on the owner.
Ishwar Deen, a resident of Khajuri Bazar, took the initiative to weld a helicopter rotor onto the roof of his old car, giving it the appearance of a chopper. Additionally, he attached the tail rotor of a helicopter to the car's boot. Deen had invested Rs 2.5 lakh in the project and was prepared to paint the modified vehicle when he was halted by a traffic policeman.
The traffic officer issued Deen a fine for unauthorized modifications and confiscated the car, dubbed the "car copter," and “Helicar’ until the fine was paid. Deen had envisioned using the unique vehicle as a mode of transport during special occasions like weddings to earn additional income for his family.
While Deen emphasized that the vehicle was intended for occasional use during weddings rather than regular transportation, the police cited safety concerns as the primary reason for confiscation. They confirmed that the vehicle had been modified without proper authorization under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Assistant Superintendent of Police Vishal Pandey explained, "Following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, the police have been conducting regular vehicle checks. This vehicle was intercepted during one such inspection, and we are further investigating the matter."
A video of Deen's creation parked outside a police station in Ambedkar Nagar has since gone viral on social media, garnering attention for its unconventional appearance and the subsequent police intervention.
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Power struggle in ruling Cong has 'created massive confusion' in Karnataka: BJP leader Ashoka
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP leader R Ashoka on Friday claimed that the ongoing power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar has created massive confusion in Karnataka.
He remarked that the proverb “when two people fight, the third one benefits” has come true, as AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge is also now making efforts to become Chief Minister.
Speaking to reporters here, Ashoka said the entire government has turned into a house of confusion due to the alleged power tussle.
Kharge’s new statement has only added to the chaos, he said.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge had on Friday said that no date has been fixed yet to discuss possible leadership change in Karnataka.
This came a day after Kharge said there was no change of CM in Karnataka "for now" and that the leadership issue in the state would be resolved soon.
The BJP leader said that Kharge too has aspirations and that he was cheated earlier.
"Perhaps he has received a green signal from the Congress high command to become CM. Everyone is already saying Kharge should become CM. Kharge himself has declared, “I am ready to become CM.” Despite many attempts in the past, he never became CM. Now he is trying to seize the opportunity," the Leader of Opposition in the state assembly said.
According to him, the situation in Congress has perfectly become a case of “two people fighting, third one benefits.”
