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UP Traffic Police Fine Biker Carrying Six Children in Hapur After Viral Folded-Hands Plea

Police cast the viral image as a road-safety appeal during Kartik Purnima travel.

Overview

  • Traffic officers stopped the two-wheeler at Palwara check post on the Ganganagari fair route in Hapur’s Garhmukteshwar area on November 4.
  • The motorcycle was carrying seven people, with four children on the rear seat and two seated on the petrol tank in front of the rider.
  • Circle Officer Stuti Singh said the rider received a ₹7,000 challan for multiple violations including overloading and endangering lives.
  • Police removed the children from the bike and arranged another vehicle to take them ahead, with no further legal action reported.
  • A photo and video of a traffic cop standing with folded hands spread widely online, prompting officials to urge strict adherence to traffic rules and helmet use.