Stolen Mercedes of BJP Leader Found in Hisar

Haryana A dramatic turn of events unfolded in Hisar when a Mercedes-Benz belonging to a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Panchkula was recovered just a day after it was stolen. The luxury car, valued at nearly ₹2 crore, was discovered in an unusual spot—a narrow village lane where it had apparently gotten stuck, leaving the thieves unable to escape further.

The car was reported stolen on Friday from Panchkula. The owner, a local BJP leader whose name has not been disclosed by officials, had immediately filed a complaint with the police, sparking a statewide search. Given the car’s high value and political connections, the case quickly attracted attention.

Residents of a small village near Hisar woke up to find the sleek white Mercedes abandoned in one of their cramped lanes. The vehicle, clearly out of place in the modest neighborhood, had been wedged between the walls of the narrow road. According to locals, the thieves may have tried to maneuver through the shortcut to avoid police checkpoints but ended up trapped in the tight passage. With no way to drive it out, they fled the scene, leaving the car behind.

The discovery was promptly reported to the police, who arrived with a crane to remove the car. Officers confirmed that the vehicle had no visible damage apart from minor scratches caused by the narrow passage. The car was later returned to the leader after initial inspection, while forensic teams collected evidence to track down the culprits.

Speaking about the recovery, a senior police official remarked that the thieves may not have been professional criminals. “Their attempt to escape through such a congested lane shows lack of planning. It looks more like a hurried act than a well-planned theft,” he said. Police are now analyzing CCTV footage from highways and toll plazas around Panchkula and Hisar to trace the suspects.

The incident has raised eyebrows not only for the boldness of the theft but also for the peculiar way it ended. Political leaders in Panchkula expressed relief that the vehicle was recovered quickly, though some questioned how such a high-value car could be stolen in the first place despite security measures.

For the villagers, the episode became a spectacle. Many gathered to watch as police worked to remove the Mercedes from their narrow street, with some even taking photos and videos that later surfaced on social media. The image of a luxury car stuck in a cramped lane has since gone viral, sparking memes and jokes about the unusual recovery.

While the BJP leader has chosen not to make a public statement, sources close to him said he was relieved but also shaken by the incident. Investigations are ongoing, and police have assured that the suspects will be tracked down soon.

This incident serves as both a reminder of the vulnerability of even the most expensive vehicles to theft and the unpredictability of criminal attempts when faced with real-world obstacles.