Little Boy Behind The Wheels Of Mahindra Thar In Bengaluru Triggers Safety Concerns

A shocking video circulating on social media has instigated a debate about road safety in Bengaluru, as it depicts a young child steering a Mahindra Thar through the streets near the MG Road Metro station. A social media user has drawn attention to a distressing incident, highlighting the severity of the situation and expressing deep concerns about what appears to be a blatant traffic violation.

In the video posted on X, a child can be seen sitting on the lap of an adult who is steering the Mahindra Thar through heavy traffic. The video was brought to the attention of the Bengaluru Police by the user, who tagged the city’s police department and the Joint Commissioner of Police along with the license plate number, urging prompt action.

The video swiftly garnered widespread attention on various social media platforms, sparking a flurry of responses from users.

A user provided a nuanced viewpoint, stating, “He was not behind the wheel but on his father’s (assumption) lap holding onto the steering wheel… One who has kids will relate to what is happening there…”

Another called for stringent consequences, declaring, “Need a criminal sectional for this type of violation. And parents require consulting with a good doctor.”

A user shared a concerning observation, commenting, “I see so many children at the wheel on the BLR Mysore expressway. Parents look so proud. Accidents happen, people die, then they blame governments & police for it.”

Contrarily, a user defended the situation, asserting, “There is no violation; it’s common sense that a child’s leg can’t reach the clutch/brakes. He is just holding the steering wheel, and it’s common.”

Despite the outcry on social media, the Bengaluru Police did not respond to the initial tweet by Sagay Raj P. However, a resident and social media user shared an unverified, undated picture showing the car in question being fined.

Outrage was palpable among some, underscoring the gravity of the situation, while others endeavoured to rationalise the incident.

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