Police have initiated an investigation into a dangerous stunt involving firecrackers being ignited from the roof of a moving car in northern India’s Punjab which raises significant safety concerns.

The incident took place on the Inner Market Road in Sector 22 of Chandigarh and the video went viral on November 2.

Visuals showed the vehicle traveling at a high speed while fireworks explode, endangering the lives of both the occupants of the car and pedestrians nearby.

According to reports this 11-second clip, which has rapidly circulated on social media, raises significant safety concerns about the reckless behavior displayed during what is meant to be a festive time leading up to Diwali.

Authorities are working to identify the individuals involved in this hazardous act and are assessing potential legal repercussions.

As public safety remains a top priority, the police are urging citizens to refrain from engaging in similar dangerous practices, especially during the festive season when the use of firecrackers is already a contentious issue due to environmental and safety concerns.