The Noida Traffic Police imposed a hefty fine of Rs 67,000 after a group of shirtless men were caught dancing atop a moving car on New Year’s Eve, causing traffic disruption and safety hazards on a local highway.
A video of the incident, which went viral on social media, shows six men, allegedly under the influence of alcohol—standing and dancing on the roof of a moving Alto car while others recorded the act. The vehicle, bearing the word “Gurjar” on its rear, was seen obstructing traffic and triggering a jam as it moved dangerously along the road. In one clip, a man is seen stepping off the car and pushing it from the side as it continued to move.
Following the circulation of the video, the official Uttar Pradesh Police X handle directed the Noida Traffic Police to take action. After verification, authorities issued an e-challan against the vehicle owner for multiple violations, including dangerous driving, driving without insurance and failure to wear seat belts.
“Taking cognisance of the complaint, an e-challan of Rs 67,000 has been issued as per rules against the concerned vehicle for violation of traffic laws,” the Noida Traffic Police said in a statement.
The incident comes amid heightened traffic enforcement during New Year celebrations. In neighbouring Delhi, police issued 868 challans for drink-driving on the same night and deployed over 20,000 personnel to maintain law and order across the city.