A viral photo shows six children riding a single scooter on a busy Bengaluru road, sparking widespread outrage. The image, posted on X, led to calls for strict action against the parents for the dangerous act, prompting a response from the Bengaluru Traffic Police.
A picture of six little children riding a scooter on a busy road in Bengaluru has caused a great deal of indignation, with many users demanding that those responsible face severe consequences. Shreyas Shreyu, an X user, posted the photo and stated that the event happened on Padarayanapura Main Road close to Gowripalya on April 26 at about 10:45 a.m. He called on officials to act, tagging the Bengaluru City Police and traffic authority.
“This happened today, April 26, 2026, at 10:45 am. These kids are illegally riding a scooter at Padarayanapura Main Road near Gowripalya, opposite Total Engineer Auto Gas, near the new bridge. Please take necessary action, @BlrCityPolice @blrcitytraffic,” Shreyas said, adding, “Please take necessary action against these kids’ parents.”
The image appears to show one boy steering the scooter while five other children sit behind him. None of them are seen wearing helmets. They’re all not wearing helmets. Shreyas said the kids were “illegally riding,” but it’s still unclear if they were indeed riding the car or just posing for a photo.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police responded to the complaint by acknowledging the post and tagging the Magadi Road Traffic Police Station’s official account for additional action.
Online reactions to the event were harsh, with many people accusing parents of giving minors access to cars.
How Did Social Media React?
“Arrest the parents and keep them in jail for a week; then everything will be set right. Parents are the root cause. They want their children to behave beyond their age limits, and this is the result of such thinking,” one user commented.
Similar opinions were expressed by others. One person said, “Parents should be sent to jail for giving cars to kids,” while another stated, “Underage riding is a serious violation and puts lives at risk.”
Additionally, a few of commenters emphasised that accountability had to go beyond the kids. “The offenders are the parents. Another remark said, “They ought to be punished.”
Under Indian traffic laws, allowing minors to drive is a punishable offence, with penalties imposed on guardians or vehicle owners.