In recent years, social media has turned out to be one of the most influential platforms in exposing and combating crimes. Social platforms such as X (previously known as Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and even WhatsApp are today major platforms in making people aware of crimes. With smartphones in almost every hand, crimes such as reckless driving, harassment, robbery, and violence are recorded as soon as they happen. Videos and photos are used as evidence to take immediate action against such crimes.
A recent incident in Delhi is a good example of this. A recent complaint about rash driving on social media went viral. The most interesting thing about the incident is that the chief minister of Delhi herself acknowledged the complaint and wrote about the punishment awarded to the driver.
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A netizen complained about rash driving on social media
The issue surfaced after a verified X (formerly Twitter) user, Fundamental Investor, posted a video showing a car allegedly being driven recklessly on a Delhi road. Tagging the Delhi Chief Minister and the Delhi Police, the user wrote,
This car DL 3C DD 5516 is putting everyone’s life at risk.
The post further urged authorities to act promptly, stating,
@DelhiPolice team – Can we please identify this owner and educate them please? In 24 hours please.
The video, which appeared to show the vehicle swerving dangerously through traffic, quickly went viral and amassed close to a million views within hours of being posted.
Have a look at the original video
Dear Delhi CM @gupta_rekha ji,
This car DL 3C DD 5516 is putting everyone’s life at risk.@DelhiPolice team – Can we please identify this owner and educate them please? In 24 hours please.#FI
pic.twitter.com/PDBRny7nTo— Fundamental Investor ™ 🇮🇳 (@FI_InvestIndia) January 19, 2026
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta responded to the viral video of rash driving
Responding directly to the viral complaint, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta confirmed that immediate action had been taken. In her reply, she wrote,
Case FIR no. 83/2026 dated 20.1.26 u/s 281 BNS and 184 MV Act registered at PS Samaypur Badli.
She added that the vehicle involved had been seized and the driver identified, stating,
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Offending vehicle Scorpio has been seized. Driver has been identified as Daud Ansari s/o Musafir Ansari, R/o Jabir Nagar, Okhla,21 years, is a student of IGNOU. He has been arrested.
1. Case FIR no. 63/ 2026 dated 20.1.26 u/s 281 BNS and 184 MV Act registered at PS Samaipur Badli.
2. Offending vehicle Scorpio has been seized.
3. driver has been identified as Daud Ansari s/o Musafir Ansari, R/o Jabir Nagar, Okhla,21 years, is a student of IGNOU. He has…— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) January 20, 2026
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How did netizens react to the whole incident?
The response from both the Delhi police and the chief minister has received significant praise from the people on social media. Many people praised the petitioner for coming forward and appreciated the transparency of the response from the authorities being posted on social media.
A number of online users observed that such responses could be used as a means to curb reckless driving practices on the road, while others called on the relevant authorities to ensure equal urgency is exhibited when such cases are not highlighted on social platforms. A number of users also urged better enforcement to ensure road safety.
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Have a look at some of the responses
Hard to believe but feels happy that governments has started listening to the general public.
— Rahulyadav (@Rahulyadav42) January 20, 2026
wow here cm is directly replying to vehicle complaints , shame on @dtptraffic who only keep forwading the complaints.
— Pant_Fan😿 (@MaveriKHere) January 20, 2026
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Thank you for responding on twitter and also putting a police case. Please continue to do so
More power to you— India & Geo politics (@UniteAllHindus) January 20, 2026
Good to see. Hope we see more actions like this.
The general public face these drivers on a daily basis and @DelhiPolice and @dtptraffic only cares about getting bribes.@gupta_rekha kindly be strict with these two departments and ask them to respond to every SM complaint.
— Ashez (@Ashez06) January 20, 2026
Wow CM herself replying , never seen this. Please do something for solid waste/plastic waste issues that is everywhere- Like on roads, bus stands , outside metro stations , parkings @gupta_rekha
— Shubham Sharan (@sharan_writes) January 20, 2026
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