Mumbai: Days after a disturbing video from Carter Road in Bandra showed a man lying on the bonnet of a speeding electric car, Mumbai Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
The viral clip, first shared by a local social media page ‘Bandra Buzz’, captured the shocking visuals of a white EV being driven at high speed in the early hours of June 7, with a man dressed in formal clothes, a white shirt and trousers, sprawled on its bonnet. The video triggered widespread condemnation online and prompted calls for accountability.
Mumbai Cops Arrest 2 Over Viral Video
Mumbai Police acted swiftly, and through technical investigation, traced and arrested the two accused. “A shocking incident has come to light in the Carter Road area of Bandra where a driver recklessly drove away with a person sitting on the bonnet of the car. Khar Police have registered a case and arrested two accused. Further action is underway,” the Mumbai Police posted on X.
The FIR has been registered under Sections 281 and 125(3)(5) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which relate to rash driving and acts endangering life or personal safety.
While the motive behind the act remains unclear, police have not ruled out the possibility of a dangerous stunt or an attempt to flee after a collision. According to the video footage, the man appeared motionless as the car sped down Carter Road, suggesting he may have been unconscious or gravely injured. The car had no other passengers, and the driver made no attempt to stop, further aggravating the seriousness of the offence.
