Bengaluru: Boy popping out of sunroof hit by overhead barrier; raises road safety, parental concerns

A young boy was hit by an overhead barrier while popping out of a the sunroof of a moving car in Bengaluru. The video showing the horrific incident has now gone viral.

The incident took place on Saturday in Vidyaranyapura and has raised concerns of road safety and parental negligence. The video was shared on X where several people reacted.

Why you should NOT ALLOW your kids to pop out of your car’s sunroof?

Not just dangerous, you could also be penalised by #Bengaluru police

Look @ the dashcam footage 👇

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— TOI Bengaluru (@TOIBengaluru) September 7, 2025

"Next time when you leave your kids popping their heads out, think once again!" said a user.

Another user said: "Please stop the stupidity of making your kids poke their heads through the sunroof", while another posted: "Let the sun in, not your child out. This incident is a stark reminder that sunroofs are not meant for standing or playing. Let's not wait for a lesson in pain...put safety first, always."

The police, meanwhile, said they registered a suo motu case under section 281 (rash and negligent driving) of BNS. They added that the boy, aged 6 years, has not sustained serious injuries.

The vehicle was being driven by the boy's brother-in-law. There was another passenger in the car, a woman, police said.