A Hyderabad police officer has been suspended and faces criminal charges after a video allegedly showing his minor granddaughter driving a car on a busy public road went viral on social media. The incident, which reportedly took place on the Gandhamguda–Bairagiguda road under the Narsingi Police Station limits, triggered widespread criticism and renewed concerns over road safety and responsible driving.
According to news agency ANI, the Cyberabad Traffic Police have registered a case against the officer, identified as Pujari Thirupathi, while the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) has ordered his suspension and initiated a departmental enquiry.