Mysuru: A video circulating on social media showing a man riding a two-wheeler with six children travelling on the vehicle has raised concerns over road safety.
In the video, five children can be seen seated inside a metal basket-like structure attached to the rear of the two-wheeler, while another child is seated in front of the rider.
The rider is seen wearing a helmet, but the children do not appear to be wearing any protective gear.
Video claims incident occurred on Mysuru-Nanjangud Road
The video was shared on X by the account Sanatan Kannada, which claimed that the incident was recorded on the Mysuru-Nanjangud Road in Karnataka.
According to the social media post, the incident allegedly took place on a busy Sunday along the Ooty main road. The post also identified the two-wheeler by registration number KA 09 JU 1459 and questioned whether adequate attention was being paid to the safety of the children.
The footage shows the children travelling in an unusual arrangement, with five of them packed into the metal basket-like structure at the rear of the vehicle and one child positioned in front of the rider.
The video has attracted attention because of the number of children being carried on a single two-wheeler and the apparent absence of protective equipment for them.
Social media users raise safety concerns
The footage has triggered reactions from social media users, several of whom expressed concern over the potential risks involved in transporting children in such a manner.
One user described putting children’s lives at risk while violating traffic rules as “highly offensive”.
Another user claimed that similar incidents had become common in several Indian cities.
The reactions largely focused on road safety and the vulnerability of children travelling without visible protective measures.
Video details not independently verified
However, the authenticity of the video, its exact location and the circumstances under which it was recorded could not be independently verified.
It is also not clear from the available footage when the incident took place or whether any action was subsequently taken by traffic or law-enforcement authorities.
The circulation of the video has nevertheless renewed social media discussion around responsible driving and the need to ensure the safety of children travelling on roads.