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Recently, a circulating video on social media showcases a couple from Bengaluru maneuvering through traffic on a scooter, with their child standing on a footrest next to the woman. The footage captures the man operating the scooter while his wife uses one hand to support the child, who balances on the footrest beside her.
The incident reportedly occurred in Whitefield, an area known for its heavy traffic congestion, as stated by a user who shared the video, urging Bengaluru Police to intervene.
Idiots on the road đ¤Ŧ@blrcitytraffic @BlrCityPolice please take action. pic.twitter.com/tAN9BxTHiS
â đ đŧ đš đš đ đ¯ đ˛ đ˛ (@Lollubee) April 15, 2024
Criticism poured in from various users, labeling the parents’ actions as “reckless.” One commenter drew attention to the alarming statistics of road accidents in India, highlighting the potential dangers of such behavior.
I have no words!đ¤đ¤đ¤
Road accidents claimed 19 lives in India every hour in 2022!âšī¸đ
A total of 4,61,312 road accidents occurred in 2022, which claimed 1,68,491 lives, while 4,43,366 people were injured!
And, we still do this kind of thing on the roads!
â Amit Misra (@amit6060) April 16, 2024
Others echoed concerns about the risks involved, emphasizing how even a minor disturbance like a pothole could lead to dire consequences.
Despite the backlash, one individual defended the couple, sharing their own experience of necessity due to limited transportation options, particularly for families with multiple children and financial constraints.
This is totally ridiculous
Sham on the parentsâ Sohel SEO (@sohelshaikh70) April 16, 2024
The video has garnered significant attention, with over 1.87 lakh views and nearly 600 reshared instances on the platform.
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