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Boy pops out of moving car in Bengaluru; hits overhead barrier

'Sunroofs are not meant for standing': Boy pops out of moving car in Bengaluru; hits overhead barrier
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BENGALURU: A video showing a boy popping out of the sunroof of a moving car and getting hit by an overhead barrier in the city has gone viral on social media.The incident, which took place at Vidyaranyapura Saturday, has raised concerns over road safety and parental negligence. The video was shared on X where several people reacted. “Next time when you leave your kids popping their heads out, think once again!” said a user.Another user said: “Please stop the stupidity of making your kids poke their heads through the sunroof”, while another posted: “Let the sun in, not your child out. This incident is a stark reminder that sunroofs are not meant for standing or playing. Let’s not wait for a lesson in pain…put safety first, always.”According to police, who have registered a suo motu case under section 281 (rash and negligent driving) of BNS, the boy, aged 6 years, has not sustained serious injuries. The vehicle was being driven by the boy’s brother-in-law. There was another passenger in the car, a woman, police said.