MVD angered by viral image of car catching fire in Kollam; owner goes into hiding

KOLLAM: The Motor Vehicle Department took action against a car after a video went viral showing it equipped with a fire-breathing exhaust. The incident took place in Kundara Elampalloor. The owner of the vehicle, Muhammed Irfan, a native of Pallickal, had gone into hiding after the incident. The MVD has decided to cancel the registration of the illegally modified vehicle.

If the registration is cancelled, the vehicle will not be allowed on the road. In addition, the driving license of the vehicle owner, Mohammed Irfan, will be suspended for one year. The MVD has initiated steps to seize the car. A video of the car performing stunts with a fire-spitting exhaust on a public road was circulated on social media.