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Businessman's Son Caught on Scooter, Father Fined
21 Sep
Summary
- An underage businessman's son was caught riding a scooter.
- Father fined for allowing his minor son to drive the vehicle.
- The businessman faces a Rs 5,000 fine and potential jail time.
In Bandra (W) on Sunday, police apprehended a 17-year-old boy, the son of a businessman, riding a scooter. The teenager was stopped by a traffic constable at Mehboob Circle around 11:15 am, with another minor as a passenger. The boy, found to be underage and without a license, was riding a scooter belonging to his father, Altaf M Siddiqui Hingora, a 45-year-old businessman.
Hingora was subsequently served notice and booked for permitting his son to drive the unauthorized vehicle. Police officers stated that Hingora admitted to knowing his son was taking the scooter. He has been charged under sections of the Motor Vehicle Act, facing a Rs 5,000 fine and possible three-month imprisonment for endangering the rider and other citizens.
