Pune men halt highway with Fortuner, Mahindra BE 6 for reels; police seize cars

A group of men in Pune, who had recently purchased two SUVs, were accused by the police of endangering public safety and obstructing traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway. The incident occurred on August 27 when the group, consisting of the owners of a Mahindra BE 6 and two Toyota Fortuner SUVs, as well as a hired photographer, decided to film reels featuring their newly acquired vehicles.

However, their celebration took a dangerous turn when they allegedly blocked the busy stretch of the highway between Baner and Bhujbal Chowk in Wakad, causing traffic congestion and disrupting vehicle movement.

According to reports, the group positioned and slowed down their vehicles on the highway specifically to facilitate filming, including footage captured using a drone. This resulted in a queue of vehicles forming behind their convoy, posing a significant risk to other motorists. The Bavdhan police registered a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Motor Vehicles Act following the incident, which was brought to light by videos circulating on social media.

Two men were detained and booked for their involvement in the traffic obstruction. The owner of the Mahindra BE 6, a resident of Kusgaon in Maval, was among those apprehended. Other individuals implicated in the case include the drivers of the two Toyota Fortuner SUVs and the photographer hired to record the videos. The incident has sparked a debate online, with many criticizing the group for their lack of respect for traffic rules and safety, while others have questioned whether traffic regulations are consistently enforced, regardless of one's social status.