Hyderabad: Rajendranagar police have registered a case against a Tolichowki-based businessman and his 11-year-old son after a video of the latter driving an MG Cyberster convertible luxury electric sports car on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) went viral on social media.
Viral Video Leads to Police Action
On Wednesday, a 24-second video clip showing a minor driving an open-top MG Cyberster while an adult sat beside him with his hand raised circulated widely on social media. Multiple users tagged the police, urging legal action against the offenders.
Responding to the posts, Hyderabad traffic police booked a case against the vehicle owner and the minor. Upon receiving a complaint, Rajendranagar traffic police immediately deployed a team to investigate.
Police Investigation and Confession
“The vehicle was traced. Its owner, a construction businessman from Tolichowki, and his 11-year-old son, who was driving, were apprehended. They were handed over to Rajendranagar police, and a case was registered under Sections 181 and 177 of the MV Act and Section 281 of the BNS for offences including minor driving a motor vehicle, disobedience of lawful orders, and dangerous driving,” said Rajendranagar Traffic Inspector Ch Raju.
According to police, the accused confessed that the incident occurred on March 8, but the video was uploaded on June 11 and came to police notice on June 17.
Legal Proceedings and Penalties
Rajendranagar Inspector Muthu Yadav stated that the businessman and his son were issued notices as per law. “Traffic police seized the car, and it will be handed over to the businessman after he attends traffic police counselling,” the inspector added.
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Mahesh Buddi has been reporting on crime, courts, politics, transport, and civic issues for 18 years. Currently working as an Assistant Editor for The Times of India in Hyderabad, he has previously worked with the Delhi-NCR edition and has experience in audio-visual media and research.
