Amar Ujala Report — “UP: गूगल मैप ने फिर दिया धोखा, सहारनपुर में पानी से भरे गड्ढे में समा गई छात्र नेता की कार”
Summary:
- A student leader from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Surya, and his three companions—Aditya, Anuj, and Ashutosh—were traveling from Meerut to Ambala to visit the Maharishi Markandeshwar temple.
- As they passed through Saharanpur, they followed directions from Google Maps. Near Sirohi Palace, the map incorrectly directed them onto a road leading into a deep, water-filled pit. The vehicle plunged in and got submerged.Amar Ujala
- Demonstrating presence of mind and courage, all four managed to open the doors and climb onto the car’s roof, calling for help. Their shouts alerted passersby and police, who arrived and safely rescued them. With the help of a tractor, the submerged car was later retrieved.Amar Ujala
- The article noted that reliance on Google Maps has previously caused vehicles in the district to get lost or face accidents, and urged caution.Amar Ujala
NDTV Report — “’Misguided’ By Google Maps, Car Plunges Into Pond In UP: Cops”
NDTV, citing the Press Trust of India, published the following details on August 21, 2025 (evening):
- Four students from Meerut, en route to Ambala (Maharishi Markandeshwar temple), followed Google Maps and ended up at a road near Sirohi Palace, which led directly into a pond under Sarsawa Police Station limits in Saharanpur.www.ndtv.com
- All occupants—Surya, Aditya, Anuj, and Ashutosh—escaped the sinking vehicle via its windows and made contact with police by calling Dial-112.www.ndtv.com
- The car drifted approximately 50 meters into the pond before being retrieved with mechanical help.www.ndtv.com
- The police advised against relying solely on digital navigation tools like Google Maps and recommended alternative preparation during travel.www.ndtv.com
Comparison Summary
| Detail | Amar Ujala (Hindi) | NDTV (English) |
|---|---|---|
| Who | Surya (student leader) + Aditya, Anuj, Ashutosh | Same individuals |
| Where | Saharanpur, near Sirohi Palace, road leading to water-filled pit | Near Sirohi Palace, Sarsawa Police jurisdiction, vehicle plunged into pond |
| How the vehicle sank | Pit submerged in water | Pond into which the car floated ~50 m |
| Rescue | Climbed onto roof, alerted bystanders & police, retrieved with tractor | Escaped via windows, contacted police (Dial-112), retrieved by mechanic |
| Caution | Mentions previous incidents in the district due to Maps errors | Police warn against sole reliance on navigation apps |
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