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A farewell celebration by a group of Class 12 students from a well-known school in Gujarat’s Surat took an unexpected turn when their flashy convoy of nearly 26 luxury cars grabbed police attention.
A video of the February 7 incident, featuring the soundtrack from the Bollywood film Animal, quickly went viral. The video showing students performing dangerous stunts has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning authorities for not taking immediate action.
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.
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.
