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Viral Thar Video of Wrong-Side Driving Triggers Calls for Action

Authorities have not confirmed the driver or location despite mounting calls for licence suspension.

Overview

  • The self-shot clip shows an unidentified man driving a Mahindra Thar against traffic while claiming the vehicle shields him from consequences.
  • Off-roader Rattan Dhillon reshared the video on X and condemned what he called a dangerous ‘Thar mentality.’
  • Social media users tagged traffic police and urged immediate legal action, including suspension of the driver’s licence.
  • Some commenters appealed to Mahindra chairman Anand Mahindra to promote stricter road-safety measures.
  • Reports link the episode to earlier Thar-related violations in Ghaziabad, Noida, and Ballabhgarh, underscoring concerns about enforcement gaps.