Bengaluru man drives with dogs on car roof, sparks outrage

A shocking video of a man driving in Kalyan Nagar with three small dogs precariously perched on the roof of his moving car has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage on social media. The footage, shared by the X handle Karnataka Portfolio, has prompted calls for swift action against the driver for endangering lives and violating traffic and animal safety laws.

In the video, the dogs are seen clinging to the car's roof, causing alarm among bystanders. The driver, when confronted by a concerned citizen filming the incident, responded defiantly instead of showing remorse, further fueling public anger.

This is not the first time when these guys were spotted doing such reckless behavior in the city, it was spotted in Kalyan Nagar. Several dogs were seen precariously placed on top of a moving car on the highway, causing immense fear and distress to the animals and alarming the… pic.twitter.com/UvZB7qRbjP

— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) December 4, 2024

“This is not the first time when these guys were spotted doing such reckless behaviour in the city,” the X post stated. It described the act as “inhumane” and a “gross violation of traffic and animal safety laws,” urging authorities to act swiftly.

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The car bore a “Press” sticker alongside another reading, “HARI LIKES RISK.” Social media users condemned the stunt, describing it as dangerous not only for the animals but also for other road users.

Authorities have yet to comment on the incident. The public has called for stringent measures against such irresponsible behavior to ensure the safety of both animals and humans on the roads.