In a reckless display caught on camera, a young woman performed a ramp walk in front of a moving car, sprayed champagne, and climbed onto the vehicle's roof to strike poses on the Bilaspur-Korba National Highway. The video, which has gone viral on social media, has prompted swift action by traffic police under the Motor Vehicles Act.

The incident occurred late at night near the Koni-Turkadih bypass under the Turkadih overbridge in the Koni police station area. According to initial reports, the woman opened a champagne bottle, letting the spray fly while walking ahead of the slow-moving luxury car. She then climbed onto the roof and posed for a reel, endangering herself and other motorists.

Viral reel triggers police probe

The car, bearing registration number CG0-10-CD-141, was identified through its number plate after the video spread rapidly online. Traffic police swung into action and registered a case against the vehicle owner under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles Act, including Section 135.

Traffic ASP Ramgopal Kariyare confirmed that the vehicle will be seized. A letter will also be sent to the Regional Transport Office recommending cancellation of the driving licence. “Such stunts on a busy national highway can easily cause serious accidents,” he said, warning that emerging from the sunroof or performing dangerous acts distracts other drivers.

Public safety concerns rise

Highways around Bilaspur have seen several similar incidents in recent months. Just weeks ago, a woman was seen dancing through the sunroof of a moving BMW on the Raipur-Bilaspur highway. In that case too, the vehicle was seized after the video went viral.

In October 2025, a convoy of luxury cars created a jam on the Bilaspur-Masturi highway while youths shot reels. Another incident involved influential youths parking expensive cars in the middle of the Bilaspur-Raipur highway for photoshoots. Police had to intervene and arrest those involved.

High Court warning goes unheeded

The Chhattisgarh High Court has previously expressed strong displeasure over such dangerous stunts for social media fame. Despite directives to the administration for strict action, incidents continue to surface, raising questions about enforcement on national highways.

Local commuters have expressed anger over the trend. “These videos look glamorous but one wrong move can lead to a major tragedy,” said a regular driver on the Bilaspur-Korba route. The highway sees heavy traffic, including goods vehicles and passenger buses, making such acts even more hazardous during night hours.

Police appeal for responsible behaviour

Bilaspur traffic police have appealed to citizens, especially youngsters, not to misuse public roads for content creation. “Social media popularity should not come at the cost of lives,” an officer said. Authorities have warned that more such cases will result in strict legal action, including vehicle impounding and licence suspension.

The latest video has once again highlighted the growing craze for creating reels without regard for safety or law. Police are investigating the identity of the woman and the driver. Further action is expected once the owner of the vehicle appears before authorities.

As the reel continues to circulate widely, it has sparked fresh debate on the need for stronger checks on highway stunts in Chhattisgarh. Officials say awareness drives will be intensified in the coming days.