A video shows a man riding a two-wheeler with seven children.
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 Road The 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. The circumstances surrounding the incident, including when exactly the footage was recorded and whether any action was taken by authorities, were not immediately clear.