Overview
- OP Singh said Thar SUVs and Bullet motorcycles are often used for stunts and showboating, asserting that such vehicles warrant closer attention from traffic teams.
- He argued that vehicle choice signals mindset, describing the Thar as a status statement rather than just transport.
- The DGP cited an example involving an assistant commissioner of police’s son accused of running over a person in a Thar, calling him a rogue element.
- His remarks spread widely online and drew a mixed response, with supporters backing targeted checks and critics warning against profiling.
- Singh referenced a recent Gurugram crash that killed five occupants of a Thar and urged measures against drunk driving, including hospitality venues helping arrange safe transport.