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After Viral Skid Videos, Kolkata Scrubs Colour Paint From Flyover Road
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Authorities in Kolkata have removed colorful paint from the Gariahat flyover after viral social media videos showed multiple motorcycles skidding on the slippery surface. The decision follows public safety concerns regarding the road's traction.
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It highlights the intersection of urban beautification projects and public safety, demonstrating how social media can force immediate government accountability.
Videos of bikes skidding one after another on the slippery…
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