BHOPAL: A video showing a youth performing a dangerous stunt on a moving car went viral on social media platforms on Friday, prompting a probe and an arrest in the case.In the video, the youth is seen starting the car, setting it in motion, and then climbing onto the roof while the vehicle was still moving. Notably, no one was visible in the driver’s seat during the recording.
The incident took place near Ekant Park in the Char Imli area under the jurisdiction of Habibganj police station. According to police, the video was recorded on Thursday. Taking cognisance of the viral clip, traffic police traced the vehicle through its registration number and submitted a complaint to Habibganj police station. Based on the registration details and video verification, police identified and detained the accused, a resident of Bag Sewania. A case was filed against him on charges of rash and dangerous driving under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Motor Vehicles Act.Police said the accused is preparing for competitive examinations (NDA). He and his friends allegedly recorded the stunt video to share on social media. As sections invoked are bailable, he was arrested and later released on notice. A probe is on.
