PANAJI
The driver and occupants of a Karnataka-registered vehicle, who were spotted doing dangerous stunts on Atal Setu Bridge, have been booked by the Panaji police and a search is launched to arrest them for the offense.
In the video that went viral on social media on Monday, one of the car occupants was seen leaning out through the window. The other commuters recorded the offense and posted it online, which drew sharp reactions from the citizens who demanded police action.
Superintendent of Police (North Goa) Nidhin Valsan confirmed that Panaji police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) under sections 279 (rash driving or driving on a public way) and 336 (rash and negligent driving) of the Indian Penal Code against the occupants of the car bearing registration number KA-01-AC-5609.
“The accused drove the car in a rash and negligent manner,” reads the FIR, which was posted on his Twitter handle.
