In a bizarre turn of events, Google Maps caused a 16-member Assam Police team to inadvertently cross into Nagaland’s Mokokchung district during a raid, leading to a tense standoff with locals.
The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the Jorhat District Police were on a mission to capture an accused individual. The team, using Google Maps for directions, intended to reach a tea estate in Assam but ended up in Nagaland due to incorrect navigation.
Upon arrival, the police entered a local area to conduct their search. However, the sight of heavily armed officers triggered panic among the locals, who mistook the police for intruders. As tensions escalated, the locals attacked and detained the officers, holding them captive overnight.
One officer sustained injuries during the altercation. Upon realizing the situation, Jorhat police contacted the Mokokchung Superintendent of Police for help. After negotiations, a rescue team was sent. The locals, understanding the misunderstanding, released five officers, including the injured one. The remaining 11 officers were held until the next morning when they were finally freed, bringing the ordeal to a peaceful end.
This isn’t the first time Google Maps has led travelers astray. Last December, a family from Bihar got lost in a dense forest in Karnataka’s Belagavi district, and in November, three people in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly died after following Google Maps onto an incomplete bridge.
While Google Maps is meant to be a reliable guide, its occasional errors highlight the need for caution when navigating unfamiliar areas.
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