The Mumbai Police on Monday took cognizance of a viral video on social media in which a biker is seen carrying seven children on a motorcycle putting their lives in danger.
The police filed a complaint and started an investigation into the matter.
"Not the ride we support! This rider had put the life of all pillion riders and others in danger. A serious offence u/sec 308 IPC for the attempt to commit culpable homicide not amounting to murder has been registered against the accused rider," Mumbai Traffic police tweeted.
It was learned that the video was from Tardeo Police Station, Mumbai.
A case under Section 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) of the Indian Penal Code was registered at Tardeo police station, an official said.
Further investigation is going on in this matter, he added.
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