10 January, 2026
Vidisha–The people of Madhya Pradesh were left shocked upon discovering that newly installed speed breakers worth around ₹8 lakh had been stolen from public roads. These speed breakers were placed only a short time ago to control speeding and reduce road accidents in busy areas. Instead of serving their purpose of protecting people, they became targets of theft.
The incident occurred on main city roads near crowded areas such as markets, court zones, and residential neighborhoods. These streets are typically busy with traffic, guarded by security personnel, and occasionally monitored by police patrols, especially at night. Despite this, the speed breakers were removed without anyone noticing at the time. By morning, residents were surprised to find that the road looked different — the speed breakers were simply gone.
When municipal workers checked the locations, they confirmed that no official order had been issued for their removal. There was no scheduled maintenance, nor was there any contractor assigned to the task. The workers also found evidence that the speed breakers had been forcefully taken out, indicating that it was not maintenance work but rather a theft of public property.
After confirming the theft, the municipal body filed a police complaint. The police have begun their investigation, reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify any suspicious vehicles or individuals observed late at night. They are also questioning guards, shop owners, and anyone who might have been in the vicinity during those hours. Additionally, individuals with private cameras are being asked to share their recordings.
A Setback to Public Trust
Speed breakers are installed for an important reason to save lives. They force vehicles to slow down in areas with heavy foot traffic, such as near schools, hospitals, and pedestrian crossings. When these speed breakers suddenly disappear, it’s not just a financial loss it compromises safety. People are feeling scared and angry, and many are now questioning the situation.
- Were there no police patrols at night?
- Were CCTV cameras working?
- If thieves can remove heavy structures from roads, what prevents them from stealing vehicles, robbing shops, or harming people?
What has upset people more than the theft itself is the location where it occurred. These speed breakers were not on quiet village roads; they were situated on busy city streets, close to courts, markets, and residential neighborhoods. This situation has raised a serious question in the minds of citizens:
If public property can be stolen so easily, what safety do ordinary people really have?
If speed breakers can be stolen from main roads, then authorities must ask themselves honestly:
Are we protecting our people, or just reacting after something goes wrong?
Because in the end, when public safety fails, it is not the system that suffers first — it is the common citizen.
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