Watch: Man Rides Horse To Office Amid Fuel Rumours, Video Goes Viral
Watch: Man Rides Horse To Office Amid Fuel Rumours, Video Goes Viral
Dewas bank employee swaps bike for horse to beat long fuel queues and reaches office on time
Amid widespread rumours of fuel shortages in parts of Madhya Pradesh, a bank employee in Dewas grabbed attention after choosing an unusual mode of transport to reach work, a horse!
Gopal Thakur, a collection agent at a private bank, was seen riding a horse through the streets to his office as long queues formed outside petrol pumps. The video of his commute quickly went viral on social media, turning his daily journey into a talking point.
Thakur, a resident of Radhaganj, usually travels on his Bullet motorcycle to the Jawahar Nagar branch where he works. However, on the day of the incident, fuel stations were either overcrowded or facing temporary shortages due to panic buying triggered by rumours.
Faced with the risk of being late for work, he opted for a different solution and covered nearly three kilometres on horseback, reaching his office on time.
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“I had to reach on time for digital attendance, but there was no petrol and long queues everywhere. So I thought why not take a horse ride. In emergencies, I found it to be far better in comparison to the Bullet,” Thakur said.
His unique decision drew attention from bystanders, many of whom recorded videos as he rode into the bank premises. The visuals soon spread across social media platforms, highlighting both the situation on the ground and his quick thinking.
The incident comes at a time when rumours of petrol and diesel shortages — linked to global supply concerns — have led to panic buying in several districts, including Dewas and Sagar. Reports of long queues, temporary stockouts and minor scuffles at fuel stations have emerged, prompting authorities to step in and manage crowds.
Officials, however, have clarified that there is no actual fuel shortage, urging citizens to avoid panic and rely only on verified information.
The viral moment, while unusual, reflects how quickly misinformation can disrupt normal life — and how sometimes, simple solutions can still get the job done.
