Chhattisgarh Students Defy Court Warnings with Dangerous Vehicle Stunts
In a concerning trend across Chhattisgarh, students have continued to perform dangerous stunts on moving vehicles during school farewell celebrations, despite strict warnings from the state High Court. Three new videos have surfaced on social media from Janjgir-Champa, Surajpur, and Dharsiwa districts, highlighting ongoing safety violations.
Police Take Action Against Reckless Behavior
Surguja police have seized five vehicles in connection with these incidents, while authorities in Janjgir-Champa have imposed fines under the Motor Vehicles Act. The videos show students leaning out of car windows, standing on door frames, and even sitting on car bonnets while vehicles are in motion.
Road safety experts have expressed alarm, noting that such stunts violate traffic laws and could lead to fatal accidents with sudden braking or minor balance lapses. The incidents have sparked outrage among local residents and parents, who question school management's role in ensuring student safety.
Detailed Incidents Across Multiple Districts
In Kunra Nagar Panchayat, footage circulated on social media showed several students waving and celebrating while perched on moving four-wheelers during a farewell program. Locals stated that if such vehicle rallies were part of official school events, it demonstrated a complete lack of discipline and oversight.
In Surajpur district, students of a private school allegedly performed stunts on a national highway while heading to their farewell party. A viral video showed students hanging out of five SUVs and blowing hooters as they reached their school in Bishrampur in a rally, recording their actions for social media.
"The vehicles belong to the parents of the students, and the students themselves were driving them. We seized all five cars," according to police officials. Since drivers weren't found on the spot, vehicle owners were summoned to the police station for action under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Administrative Response and Public Concern
In Janjgir-Champa district's Khairtal area, a similar incident occurred during a February 4 farewell party where students were filmed sitting on car bonnets and hanging out of windows while vehicles were in motion. Following video circulation, Nawagarh police identified vehicles through registration numbers and fined drivers ₹2,800 per vehicle with warnings against reckless behavior.
Local citizens have urged administration officials to investigate these matters thoroughly and act against those responsible to prevent future recurrences. The continued incidents despite court warnings highlight significant gaps in enforcement and student safety awareness programs across the state.
