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Underage SUV Joyride in Haryana Village Raises Safety and Parenting Concerns

A CCTV clip from July 16 has attracted widespread criticism of caregivers in light of inconsistent rural traffic enforcement

A viral video from Haryana showed kids driving an SUV recklessly on a narrow street.
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Overview

  • On July 16, underage children drove a Hyundai Venue SUV through a narrow lane in a Haryana village before losing control
  • The out-of-control vehicle struck several parked motorbikes and narrowly missed multiple pedestrians, though no injuries were reported
  • Disturbing CCTV footage posted online by July 18 has garnered tens of thousands of views on platforms such as Instagram and X
  • Social media users have lambasted caregivers for failing to secure car keys and questioned the community’s role in preventing unauthorized driving
  • Local authorities have not announced any investigations or enforcement actions despite growing public pressure