Subham Mitalia : “17-Year-Old Drives BMW with Man on Bonnet, Mumbai | Watch Video”

Following the tragic Pune Porsche car crash that claimed the lives of two young IT professionals, a disturbing incident of traffic rule violation has emerged in Mumbai. The Kalyan police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Subham Mitalia, after he was found lying on the bonnet of a moving BMW being driven by a 17-year-old boy in the Shivaji Chowk area of Kalyan.

Incident Details

The reckless act was captured in a viral video recorded by locals in the busy Shivaji Chowk area. The BMW involved in the incident belongs to the teenage driver’s father.

Legal Action

Subham Mitalia has been arrested, and a case has been registered against the teenage boy and his father. The BMW, reportedly purchased for around £5,000, is registered in the name of the minor’s father, who is a government official. A police official stated, “The case has been registered against the official for allowing his underage son to drive without a license.”

Context

The incident comes amidst widespread social media influence on teenagers, with the young driver convincing his father to buy the second-hand BMW. This incident has drawn attention in the wake of a recent tragedy involving a 17-year-old boy driving a Porsche Taycan Turbo S that resulted in the deaths of two individuals in Pune.

Recent Developments

Following the fatal accident in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar on May 19, where two IT professionals lost their lives, the accused teenager had his bail cancelled by the Juvenile Justice Board. The teenager has been remanded to a juvenile home until June 5, while his father has been taken into police custody.

Conclusion

These incidents serve as stark reminders of the dangers of underage driving and the need for strict enforcement of traffic laws to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.

Published: 27 May 2024, 04:17 PM IST