Udupi: Manipal has once again drawn attention on social media, this time over a video showing students allegedly engaging in risky celebrations during a farewell party. The students reportedly marked their final day at college by performing burnouts, setting off sparklers on a car and driving around the town with loud music.
The video has gone viral, triggering concerns over public safety and the manner in which some students are celebrating the end of their college life.
The incident comes just a day after a video showing a street fight involving youths in Manipal circulated widely on social media. With another video now attracting attention, the town has once again become a talking point online.
Car burnouts and fireworks during farewell celebrations
According to the viral footage and the information circulated alongside it, a group of students celebrated their college farewell by performing burnouts and setting off sparklers attached to a car.
The students allegedly used the occasion of their final day at college to organise celebrations on public roads. The use of fireworks on a vehicle and the reported burnouts have raised questions about the safety risks involved.
Such activities can endanger not only those participating in the celebrations but also other motorists and pedestrians using the roads.
Students reportedly drive around with sunroof open
The students also reportedly drove around Manipal at night with the car’s sunroof open. The celebrations allegedly involved loud music and fireworks as the vehicles moved through the town.
The video showing these activities has attracted attention on social media, with concerns being raised over traffic discipline and public disturbance.
Celebrations involving moving vehicles, fireworks and burnouts can create hazardous situations, particularly on roads used by other commuters. The incident has renewed calls for responsible behaviour during student celebrations.
Comes a day after Manipal street fight video
The latest video has emerged shortly after another incident in Manipal became viral. A video circulated on November 4 reportedly showed a group of youths fighting in the middle of a busy road late at night.
The earlier altercation was said to have started between two youths before escalating into a larger confrontation involving others. The incident reportedly occurred close to Manipal Police Station and prompted concerns among local residents. Daijiworld+1
The two incidents have brought renewed attention to late-night activities and public behaviour in the educational town.
Public safety concerns raised
The farewell video has raised concerns about the risks associated with using fireworks on vehicles, performing burnouts and driving around with passengers positioned near open sunroofs.
While farewell celebrations are an important occasion for students, activities that put other road users at risk can have serious consequences.
Details regarding the identities of the students, the college involved and whether police have initiated an investigation were not available in the supplied information. Any official action or confirmation from the authorities is awaited.
The viral video has once again put Manipal in the spotlight, with residents and social media users raising questions about road safety and responsible conduct during public celebrations.