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Rajasthan Highway Family Meal Video Misrepresented – Authorities Clarify Reality
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 09:41 AM
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A viral clip of a family eating on a Rajasthan highway has been misrepresented online. Authorities have clarified the true context and called for a probe into highway safety and civic behaviour.
A video that went viral on social media shows a family eating a meal on a Rajasthan highway. The clip was widely shared with claims that the family had turned the highway into a picnic spot, raising concerns about safety and civic conduct.
Rajasthan police and transport officials released a statement clarifying that the footage was taken during a brief pause in traffic and that the family was not using the road for leisure. They emphasized that the video had been taken out of context and that no traffic violations were observed.
The incident has prompted authorities to call for a formal investigation into the safety of the highway and to review measures that prevent misuse of public roads. Officials highlighted the need for better signage and enforcement to deter such behaviour.
The case has sparked a broader discussion on how public spaces are used and the importance of maintaining order on busy highways across the state.
Rajasthan police and transport officials released a statement clarifying that the footage was taken during a brief pause in traffic and that the family was not using the road for leisure. They emphasized that the video had been taken out of context and that no traffic violations were observed.
The incident has prompted authorities to call for a formal investigation into the safety of the highway and to review measures that prevent misuse of public roads. Officials highlighted the need for better signage and enforcement to deter such behaviour.
The case has sparked a broader discussion on how public spaces are used and the importance of maintaining order on busy highways across the state.