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Telangana Police Officer Suspended After 6-Year-Old Drives Car for Guinness Record
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🗓 13 Jul 2026, 05:19 PM
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A Telangana police officer was suspended after a viral video showed his six‑year‑old granddaughter driving a car in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record.
A video that went viral on social media showed a six‑year‑old girl driving a car on a public road in Telangana. The driver was the granddaughter of a police officer, and the footage was posted online by an eyewitness.
In response, the Telangana police department announced the suspension of the officer. The disciplinary action was taken for violating traffic regulations and for failing to maintain the expected standards of conduct for a law‑enforcement officer.
The incident has sparked concerns about child safety and the responsibilities of police personnel. The attempt to set a Guinness World Record was not sanctioned by any official authority, and the officer’s actions were deemed reckless.
In response, the Telangana police department announced the suspension of the officer. The disciplinary action was taken for violating traffic regulations and for failing to maintain the expected standards of conduct for a law‑enforcement officer.
The incident has sparked concerns about child safety and the responsibilities of police personnel. The attempt to set a Guinness World Record was not sanctioned by any official authority, and the officer’s actions were deemed reckless.