Surat students use high-end cars for stunts on farewell; police step in as video goes viral

Dressed in blazers to mark the occasion, the group of 35 students documented their grand procession with drones and cameras, turning their farewell journey into an internet sensation, and also landing them in legal trouble.

On Monday, the police stepped in, citing multiple traffic violations. According to The Times of India,

12 out of the 26 cars involved in the incident have been detained so far, and action is being taken against students and their parents.

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Addressing the controversy, Amita Vanani, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), told The Times of India (TOI), “We have reviewed the footage and identified multiple violations. The law will take its course, and necessary action will be taken against those responsible.”

Following her statement, officers from Pal police — under whose jurisdiction the school falls — visited the institution to gather details about the students and their parents.

Vardan Kabra, the school’s founder, emphasised that the institution does not support such behaviour. “A day before the farewell, we emailed parents and students advising them not to arrive in personal vehicles, even if they held a valid driving licence. Instead, we recommended drop-offs by parents or drivers and even arranged buses. No cars were allowed inside the school premises,” Kabra was quoted as saying by TOI.