Pigeon fails to fly at Independence Day event in Chhattisgarh, prompting cop to call for disciplinary action. admin, August 20, 2024 A pigeon fell to the ground when released by a police officer during an Independence Day event. This incident drew attention on social media, with comparisons made to a similar situation portrayed in season 3 of the web series ‘Panchayat’. In the series, birds released by the MLA and collector flew off successfully, but when the SP released the pigeon, it fell to the ground. A social media user shared the video and commented on the similarity between the incidents. The incident received significant attention on social media and other media platforms, being highlighted during the national festival of Independence Day. It was revealed that a sick pigeon was presented for flying at the district-level event, leading to the unfortunate situation. The SP acknowledged the incident in a letter, expressing that it would have been more unpleasant if it had occurred at the hands of the chief guest or MLA. The officer responsible for releasing the pigeon was deemed to have not fulfilled their duty properly according to the SP. However, it was reported that the bird survived the fall. (Please note that the story has been published from a syndicated feed and has not been edited by NDTV staff, with the exception of the headline.) Panchayat Web Series