Thu Mar 20 17:28:00 UTC 2025: ## Jhansi Police Fine Autorickshaw Driver for Overcrowding After Viral Video Shows 14 Schoolchildren Crammed Inside
**Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh:** A routine traffic stop in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, turned into a viral sensation after a police officer discovered 14 schoolchildren crammed into a single autorickshaw. The incident, captured on video and widely circulated on social media, shows at least three children seated beside the driver, with the remaining eleven packed into the rear of the small three-wheeler.
The police officer, stationed at the BKD intersection, stopped the vehicle for a routine check when he noticed the overwhelming number of uniformed students. A bystander reportedly assisted in counting the children before they were asked to disembark.
Following the incident, police issued a challan (fine) to the autorickshaw driver for violating traffic regulations and endangering the safety of the children. The video serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of overloading vehicles and underscores the need for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to protect vulnerable road users.
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