A man in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area was caught staging an accident by lying in front of a moving car, with the entire incident recorded on the vehicle’s dashcam. The footage quickly went viral, underscoring the value of dashcams in protecting drivers from fraudulent claims.
In the video, the man deliberately steps in front of the car and falls, attempting to make it seem as though he was hit. A woman in the background exposes the staged nature of the incident, while the driver highlights that the entire event was captured on the dashcam. Soon after, two bikers arrive, appearing to act as witnesses to the fake accident.
The video, posted on the Instagram account ‘safecars_india,’ received 2.9 million views and over 70,000 likes within a day. The post encouraged car owners to install dashcams and called for stringent police action against such fraudulent schemes. “Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru. The police must act on these frauds,” the caption read.
Reactions of Instagram users
The incident sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users raising concerns about the police’s role and suggesting possible involvement in such scams.
One user commented, “India lacks legal consequences. We need to invest in legal infrastructure to ensure a better future for our children.” They added, “This is why Bengaluru is heading in the wrong direction. Even local police and auto-rickshaw drivers are involved in these scams. It’s a sad reality.”
Another user urged the authorities, stating, “@blrcitypolice, please take strict action, or else this will instill fear in the public, and people will start repeating these actions.”