Dehradun Police Seize Stunt Vehicles After Viral Video Sparks Outrage
Three stunt-performing vehicles were seized in Dehradun’s Maldevta area after a viral video prompted swift action by police under SSP Ajay Singh’s orders. Legal action was also taken against the involved drivers.
A peaceful weekend in Dehradun was jolted when a viral video took over social media feeds — not for charm or beauty, but for chaos. The footage showed three four-wheelers — two Thars and a Safari — performing stunts on the open road in Maldevta, a region usually known for its serene drives and scenic surroundings. But what played out on 25 May 2025 looked more like a scene from a reckless car commercial than a public street. The roar of engines, screeching tyres, and high-speed spins turned a quiet stretch into a stunt arena.
Naturally, public anger wasn’t far behind. People questioned how easily the roads were hijacked for such dangerous displays and, more importantly, where the policing had gone. The backlash caught fire quickly, and the needle pointed sharply toward law enforcement. But SSP Dehradun Ajay Singh wasn’t one to let the matter slide. The video caught his attention, and orders were passed — fast and firm. Raipur police station officers got to work, tracing the footage, identifying the vehicles, and locating the culprits.
Within hours, the three cars were tracked down. Red Thar (UK07FA2255), Black Safari (UK12D5200), and another Black Thar (UK07FK3003) — all were seized under the Motor Vehicles Act. Their freedom ended where their tyres last screeched. This wasn’t a symbolic gesture or a PR stunt — it was a loud message with metal and legality. Those behind the wheels weren’t spared either. Legal action followed swiftly against Amit Garg of Rajpur Road, Hrithik from Rishikesh, and Mehul Verma from Nehru Colony.
These weren’t professional stuntmen or actors on a closed set. These were everyday individuals who decided to trade traffic sense for viral fame. And the cost? Heavy. Dehradun Police made it absolutely clear — roads are not playgrounds for ego trips. This is no longer the era where viral videos earn you street cred. In this city, they might earn you a court date.
The deeper issue is not just about three cars or three young men. It’s about a rising culture of thrill-chasing with zero accountability. Social media has become both the stage and the judge, where clout outweighs caution. And when that digital applause fades, all that’s left is damage — to lives, to public property, to the city’s image. Maldevta isn’t a movie set, and this isn’t Fast & Furious: Uttarakhand Drift.
Ajay Singh’s zero-tolerance approach sets a precedent, one that other cities would do well to watch and adopt. The swift action speaks louder than any press note. No warnings. No second chances. Just a clean, firm strike on recklessness. It sends a message not only to rule-breakers but to the many who silently cheer them on from their screens. That message? Keep your wheels in line — or lose them altogether
