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Bengaluru Police Confirm Sunroof Mishap Caught on Video; Boy Stable as Case Planned

Officials cite a legal gap on sunroof misuse, so penalties will rely on rash or negligent driving provisions plus Section 177.

Overview

  • Police verified the September 6 incident near GKVK/Double Road in Vidyaranyapura and identified the SUV as KA50ME2848.
  • The child sustained a head injury, received hospital treatment, and is in stable condition according to Vidyaranyapura Police.
  • Officers said a suo motu case for rash or negligent driving will be pursued, with Section 177 used where applicable.
  • Bengaluru’s police commissioner warned that sunroofs are for ventilation, not stunts, and signaled awareness drives and stricter enforcement.
  • Footage shared on X and Instagram shows the car continuing after the impact, fueling public condemnation of parental negligence and calls for clearer rules.