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Crime
Surat SUV Driver Arrested for Firing Fireworks While Vehicle Was Moving
✍️ NDTV
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 12:40 PM
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A driver in Surat was taken into custody after he fired fireworks from a moving SUV, causing a disturbance and violating safety regulations.
A driver in Surat was arrested after he launched fireworks from a moving SUV, creating a loud disturbance on a busy road. The incident was captured on video and shared widely on social media, prompting immediate police action.
Surat Police responded to the scene within minutes, detained the driver and seized the fireworks. He faces charges under the Gujarat Fireworks Act and the Motor Vehicles Act for reckless conduct and public endangerment.
Officials said the act violated safety norms that prohibit the use of fireworks on public roads. The police urged drivers to refrain from such dangerous practices and warned of strict penalties.
The incident has sparked public concern over road safety, with residents calling for stricter enforcement of traffic and fireworks regulations in the city.
Surat Police responded to the scene within minutes, detained the driver and seized the fireworks. He faces charges under the Gujarat Fireworks Act and the Motor Vehicles Act for reckless conduct and public endangerment.
Officials said the act violated safety norms that prohibit the use of fireworks on public roads. The police urged drivers to refrain from such dangerous practices and warned of strict penalties.
The incident has sparked public concern over road safety, with residents calling for stricter enforcement of traffic and fireworks regulations in the city.