Haridwar Police Arrest 4 Youths for Performing Dangerous Car Stunts at Night — Public Praises Swift Action
- byPranay Jain
- 15 May, 2025
In a firm crackdown on reckless driving, Haridwar Police arrested four youths who were caught on camera performing dangerous stunts with a car on a public road late at night. The video, which quickly went viral on social media, showed the group recklessly swerving the vehicle on BHEL Road, with one youth even dangling from the window while the car was in motion.
The incident took place on Tuesday night, and the video triggered a wave of concern among citizens over the increasing trend of such life-threatening antics. Acting swiftly, Ranipur police traced the vehicle’s registration, which was from Uttarakhand, and arrested the individuals involved.
Arrested Individuals:
- Kushagra Gupta (Dehradun)
- Aryan Gupta and Harsh Gupta (Saharanpur, UP)
- Gaurav Gupta (Karnal, Haryana)
The police have also seized and sealed the car, and said that further legal action will be taken, especially if drunk driving is confirmed during the investigation.
Police’s Stand:
Haridwar Police stated that such reckless behavior endangers public safety and will not be tolerated. Authorities assured the public that strict action will be taken to deter such acts in the future.
Public Reaction:
Many people took to social media to praise the police’s prompt action, saying it was the “right thing to do.” With rising concerns about youth engaging in such stunts for online fame, the arrests have sent a strong message against endangering lives for social media validation.
This case underlines the importance of responsible driving and shows that law enforcement will act decisively to prevent public roads from turning into stunt arenas.



