Bihar Smart City Clock Tower Malfunctions Within a Day, Officials Cite Theft and Ongoing Construction
The ₹40 lakh clock tower in Bihar Sharif stopped working due to copper wire theft, with authorities clarifying that the structure is incomplete and not officially inaugurated.
- A clock tower in Bihar Sharif, built under the Smart City project for ₹40 lakh, stopped functioning within 24 hours of being made operational.
- Officials attributed the malfunction to the theft of copper wires and clarified that the tower's construction and design are not yet finalized.
- The clock tower was reportedly rushed into operation to coincide with the chief minister's Pragati Yatra, raising concerns about political influence on project timelines.
- Social media users criticized the tower for its poor construction quality, plain design, and perceived waste of public funds.
- Authorities have promised to reinstall the stolen cables and complete the structure before its official inauguration.
Free Press Journal 
Hindustan Times 
