A Hyderabad Police sub-Inspector is in trouble after allowing his six-year-old granddaughter to drive a car on a busy public road in Telangana’s Narsingi area in a case that has triggered angry protests on road safety and responsible driving.
The incident took place on Saturday evening on the Gandhamguda-Bairagiguda Road, where the officer, SI Pujari Tirupathi, was travelling in his automatic transmission car while off duty.
The child was seen sitting in the driver's seat and steering the vehicle as the car moved along the busy road. The unusual sight caused traffic congestion, and other drivers slowed down as they saw the child behind the wheel.
Residents confronted the police officer after stopping the vehicle and asked him about allowing a minor to drive in public. The officer said he had full control over the vehicle and that he was training his granddaughter to be the world's youngest driver.
The reason failed to convince the public or authorities.
As soon as the incident became public knowledge, Narsingi Police filed a case against the officer for endangering public safety. He was booked under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which relates to acts that endanger human life or personal safety. Also under Section 45 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which deals with permitting an unauthorized person to drive and dangerous driving.
As part of the action, authorities have suspended the registration of the vehicle for 12 months as a result of traffic violations, according to the report.
As such, authorities have stated that the child will not be eligible to obtain a driving licence until 25 under the relevant legal provisions of the case. This is to further establish the seriousness of allowing minors to drive on public roads.
Road safety experts have emphasized that children are legally prohibited from driving because they lack the physical ability, judgment, and experience required to operate a vehicle safely. Allowing a child to drive on public roads not only violates the law but also puts the lives of passengers, pedestrians, and other road users at risk.
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The incident brought back conversations about road safety, especially regarding the responsibility of adults—including law enforcement personnel—to set an example by strictly following traffic laws.
Police officials confirmed that further legal proceedings will continue in accordance with the law. The incident serves as a reminder that traffic regulations are designed to protect lives and that no individual, regardless of their position, is exempt from complying with them.
