Minor girl drives jeep near Udumalpet, video goes viral on social media

A video of a minor girl driving a jeep near Udumalpet, filmed by Kalimuthu from Pallapalayam, has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and condemnation from netizens.



Coimbatore: A controversial video featuring a minor girl driving a jeep near Udumalpet in Tiruppur district has gone viral on social media platforms, raising concerns about child safety and reckless behavior.

Kalimuthu, a resident of Pallapalayam near Udumalpet, has been regularly posting videos about his jeep on his Instagram account. In a recent incident, he allowed two minor girls to drive his jeep and filmed them while they were operating the vehicle in a dangerous manner. The video was then uploaded as a reel on his Instagram page.

The reel quickly gained traction and has been viewed by numerous people on social media. The video shows one of the minor girls driving the jeep while another girl is seen as a passenger. The footage depicts risky maneuvers and unsafe driving practices, which has alarmed many viewers.

As the video continues to circulate widely, it has sparked outrage among netizens. Many social media users have expressed their strong condemnation of Kalimuthu's actions, criticizing him for endangering the lives of minors and promoting irresponsible behavior.

The incident has raised serious questions about the safety of children and the responsibility of adults in preventing such dangerous situations. Local authorities are expected to take notice of the viral video and investigate the matter further to ensure appropriate action is taken.

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