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Bengaluru Police File Rash-Driving Case After Viral Sunroof Video, Say Boy Is Stable

The episode has renewed calls for stricter enforcement on sunroof misuse under existing road-safety rules.

Overview

  • Vidyaranyapura police confirmed the incident occurred on 06.09.2025 around 1:00 pm near GKVK Double Road and identified the red SUV as KA50ME2848.
  • Officers said the child sustained minor head injuries, received treatment, and is in stable condition after the car continued moving in the clip.
  • A suo motu case for rash and negligent driving has been registered, with the driver identified as the boy’s brother-in-law and a female passenger also in the vehicle.
  • Authorities noted there is no specific ban on standing through sunroofs, but action can be taken under the Motor Vehicles Act for endangering passengers or other road users.
  • Bengaluru’s police leadership cautioned that sunroofs are not for stunts and signaled awareness and enforcement efforts as online outrage focused on parental responsibility.