Kerala Student Fined Rs 1.11 Lakh in Bengaluru for Illegal Car Modifications

A Kerala student in Bengaluru was fined Rs 1.11 lakh by the Yelahanka Regional Transport Office for multiple violations, including illegally modifying his 2002 Honda City to emit flames from its exhaust. The vehicle also had unauthorized paint changes and other alterations. The Bengaluru Traffic Police acted after public complaints and social media videos showed the fire-spitting car causing noise and safety concerns. Authorities emphasized that such modifications and stunts are illegal on public roads and warned against similar violations.