MYSURU: A video purportedly showing a man riding a two-wheeler with seven children seated in a metal basket attached to the rear of the vehicle has sparked concern over road safety in Karnataka. A total of eight people, including the rider, can be seen on the two-wheeler.The footage, captured by a TOI photojournalist, shows the man riding with six children packed into a metal basket-like structure fixed to the rear of the vehicle. Another child appears to be seated in front of the rider.The rider can be seen wearing a helmet, while none of the children appear to be wearing any protective gear.The incident was recorded on the Mysuru-Nanjangud RoadThe video has since drawn reactions on social media, with users expressing concern over the apparent risks involved in carrying multiple children on a two-wheeler in such a manner.One user described the act as “bloody dangerous”, while another called for strict action against those using such unsafe methods. Another social media user said such practices had become common in several Indian cities.The circumstances surrounding the incident, including when exactly the footage was recorded and whether any action was taken by authorities, were not immediately clear.
