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Indian Police Seize 'Kissing Car' Covered in 3,400 Lipstick Marks
Authorities in India have impounded a white Maruti Swift that went viral on social media after being covered with thousands of lipstick marks. The vehicle's owner was compelled to remove the marks at a police station following action against the stunt.
LSN India ·
A white Maruti Swift became the subject of widespread online attention after a video showed the vehicle covered in over 3,400 lipstick marks speeding through city streets. The video rapidly circulated across social media platforms, drawing significant public and official attention to the unusual vehicle modification.
Local police authorities intervened after the viral video, confiscating the automobile and initiating formal proceedings against the vehicle's owner. The case was subsequently registered at a police station, where officials recorded details of the incident.
As part of the enforcement action, the vehicle's owner was required to remove the lipstick marks from the car at the police station itself. The incident highlights ongoing concerns among traffic authorities across India regarding publicity stunts and vehicle modifications that may distract other motorists or encourage rash driving behaviour.
Further details regarding charges or penalties imposed on the vehicle owner remain unclear. The case underscores increasing scrutiny from law enforcement agencies toward social media-driven stunts that involve motor vehicles and public roads.