A disturbing video from Madhya Pradesh has gone viral on social media, showing a woman placing an infant inside the storage compartment of her scooter before riding away. The clip has sparked widespread outrage online, with many users raising concerns about the child’s safety and well-being.

The short video shows the woman opening the under-seat storage space of the scooter and carefully placing the baby inside. After closing the seat, the infant is no longer visible, and the woman is then seen riding away on the vehicle.

The exact location and timing of the incident have not yet been confirmed. However, the footage has been widely shared across social media platforms, triggering strong reactions from viewers.

Social media users raise safety concerns

Many users described the act as extremely risky and irresponsible, highlighting that scooter storage compartments are not designed to carry people, especially infants.

Concerns have been raised about several possible dangers, including:

  • Lack of ventilation inside the storage compartment
  • Risk of suffocation for the baby
  • Potential injury if the scooter suddenly brakes or meets with an accident
  • Exposure to extreme heat inside the closed space

Several users urged local authorities to identify the woman and counsel her on safe travel practices with infants.

Debate over authenticity of the video

While many viewers criticised the act, some social media users questioned whether the video was staged or edited to gain online attention.

Some pointed out that the clip appears to end abruptly, suggesting the possibility that the baby may have been removed immediately after the recording.

Others described the video as “rage bait”, a type of content created deliberately to provoke strong reactions and increase online engagement.

Calls for awareness on child safety

The viral video has reignited conversations about child safety during travel on two-wheelers, particularly when parents are transporting infants.

Experts often stress that infants should always be carried in safe, secure, and well-ventilated conditions, and that parents must avoid practices that could put children at risk.

Some users also highlighted broader social concerns, noting that poverty, lack of transport options, and limited awareness can sometimes push families to adopt unsafe travel methods.

Authorities have not yet confirmed whether any official investigation has been launched regarding the incident.