Young men dance atop moving cars during wedding procession in UP, video goes viral

Traffic disruptions occurred on a highway in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, following reports of youths performing stunts on moving cars. This incident was reportedly near Bulandshahr Road within the jurisdiction of the Hafizpur police station.

A video circulating on social media depicted several young men dancing on the roofs of cars in a wedding convoy, leading to significant jams as other drivers were forced to halt. Participants were seen engaging in risky behavior, while others encouraged them, which attracted considerable online criticism for putting lives at risk and obstructing traffic.

Police authorities stated they are investigating the incident and will take appropriate actions based on the evidence from the video. Vishal Yadav, the traffic in-charge for Hafizpur, confirmed that measures would be implemented against those involved.

In a related case, police in Bijnor district confiscated two Bullet motorcycles on Sunday after riders were spotted performing stunts and setting off firecrackers along the Mandawar–Bijnor road. The police identified the riders as Anas, from Inampura village, and Abdullah, from Chandigarh. Both motorcycles were seized under Section 207 of the Motor Vehicles Act.

Officials reiterated their commitment to impose strict penalties on individuals engaging in reckless driving or stunts, especially during the ongoing Traffic Awareness Month campaign.

• Why it matters: Traffic safety is crucial for public welfare, and reckless behavior can have severe consequences for both participants and bystanders.
• The latest: Authorities continue to enforce traffic regulations and crack down on dangerous driving as part of an ongoing traffic awareness initiative.