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The video provoked an outcry and raised safety concerns. (Photo Credits: X)
The video shows the man making a triumphant hand motion and twisting his moustache while carrying out the dangerous act.
Content creators often run into trouble as a result of their intense desire to become famous on the internet. In a similar incident, a man overfilled his SUV’s diesel tank at a Rajasthan fuel station for a reel video, which provoked an outcry and raised questions about safety. In the clip, the man can be seen at a petrol station overfilling his vehicle’s diesel tank.
As the video proceeds, he then twirls his moustache and raises his hand in victory. The man can be seen hanging out of the moving vehicle’s sunroof as the video continues to play. He can also be seen enjoying a beverage with his friend at the end of the clip.
“Watch the antics of the rich kid to make a reel… wasted diesel, a big accident could have happened, @PoliceRajasthan should take cognisance of the viral video and take strict action,” journalist Nishant Sharma wrote, sharing the video on X. He also tagged Rajasthan Police in his post.
Watch the antics of the rich man to make a reel…wasted diesel, could have been a big accident, in the viral video @PoliceRajasthan Should take cognizance and take strict action.#Rajasthan #instagram pic.twitter.com/BnK7YqeIgk— Nishant Sharma (Bhardwaj) (@Nishantjournali) July 1, 2024
The video, which was shared on July 1, has over 5 lakh views. Several social media users slammed the man for putting his life as well as others in danger.
Meanwhile, Ajmer Police responded to the clip, which went viral, by saying, “Sir, the concerned officer has been informed about the above matter.”
Sir, the officer concerned has been informed about the above matter.— Ajmer Police (@AjmerpoliceR) July 2, 2024
A few hours later, the Ajmer Police provided an update, stating that the vehicle had been confiscated under the Motor Vehicle (MV) Act, the man and the petrol pump staff had been detained, and legal action was being taken.
Sir, in the above case, the vehicle has been seized under the MV Act and the youth and the petrol pump employee have been detained and legal action is underway.— Ajmer Police (@AjmerpoliceR) July 2, 2024
A user wrote, “Cancel the registration as well as DL pls.”
Cancel the registration as well as DL pls— Torque India (@TorqueIndia) July 2, 2024
Another commented, “Action should be taken at petrol pumps too!”
Action should be taken at petrol pumps too!@HPCL— G Harshwardhan🇮🇳 (@alliance_harsh) July 2, 2024
“I also saw this video a few days back. Strong action should be taken for putting life in danger,” a user on X said.
I also saw this video a few days back. Strong action should be taken for putting life at danger.— Navdeep Singh (@wecares4india) July 1, 2024
“Sad situation of show off parameters go and feed genuinely poor people and strays give them homes water medicines rather throwing petrol and showing off,” another remarked.
Sad situation of show off parameters 😔 go and feed genuinely poor people and strays give them homes water medicines rather throwing petrol and showing off— Swati Loomba (@SwatiLoomba2) July 2, 2024
What do you think about the incident?