Businessmans Son Drives Lamborghini, Sparks Criticism

Hyderabad: Underage Driving of Luxury Cars Sparks Controversy on Social Media

Hyderabad, India — A concerning trend has emerged on social media, showing underage children, some as young as 10 years old, driving luxury vehicles, including Lamborghini and Rolls-Royce models. One such case, originating from Hyderabad, has stirred significant public outrage after videos surfaced of a young boy behind the wheel of high-end cars on private property.

The child, the son of local businessman Naseer Khan, is seen driving various luxury vehicles, including a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and a Lamborghini Urus, within the confines of a private estate. The Instagram account Ali_nk003, which showcases the child’s driving skills, is managed by the father, who is also known for his extensive luxury car collection.

The videos, which show the child struggling with visibility due to his height and not wearing a seatbelt, have quickly gone viral, with one video of the boy driving a Lamborghini Urus amassing over 3.4 million views. This has raised alarm, as critics argue that such portrayals could encourage other minors to mimic the dangerous behavior, unaware of the potential risks.

Public comments have expressed deep concern about the dangers of underage driving, calling for accountability from the parents. “Encouraging this sort of madness for fun leads to incidents like the Pune case and the Jammu Thar accident, and still, @indian.police.services is unaware,” one Instagram user remarked. Another user added, “His parents need to go to the police station,” referencing growing public discontent.

Experts have warned that videos of minors driving powerful vehicles without proper instruction or safety measures could have dangerous consequences. The boy, seen operating high-powered cars, was also not wearing a seatbelt, drawing further criticism from online users who questioned his father’s responsibility.

Legal experts have pointed out that the recent amendments to the Motor Vehicles Act have introduced stringent penalties for both minors and their guardians in cases of underage driving. Guardians could face imprisonment of up to three years and heavy fines if their children are caught behind the wheel of a car without a valid driving license. Despite this, some argue that enforcement of these laws remains insufficient.

According to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, underage driving contributes to around 1.2 percent of road accidents nationwide, underscoring the need for stricter regulation and accountability.

The luxury car videos, seemingly intended to highlight the businessman’s prized collection, have instead sparked a public conversation about the risks of normalizing such behavior among children. The Lamborghini Urus, priced at over Rs 4.2 crore, is not a vehicle many would associate with an unlicensed driver, yet the video shows the young boy in control of the powerful machine. Some critics have even referenced the recent case of a minor involved in a fatal car accident in Pune, where authorities reportedly allowed the child to walk free after submitting a written apology.

"Another 300-word essay," one user sarcastically commented, echoing frustration with the perceived leniency in handling such cases.

As the controversy continues to unfold, experts and netizens alike are calling for more robust action from authorities to prevent underage driving and to ensure parents are held accountable for their children’s actions behind the wheel.