A viral video shared on X has sparked concerns regarding the safety measures employed by OLA Cabs for their passengers. The footage, which has since circulated widely online, features a cab driver from Mumbai watching omelette-making recipe videos while navigating a busy road. The passenger, who recorded the video and posted it on his X account, criticized OLA for the driver’s reckless behavior.

An X user known as Dark Knight shared the video, stating, “Dear Ola, your driver is learning how to cook an omelette while driving, risking our lives. With your scooters already facing issues like catching fire, I hope you implement corrective measures before this situation escalates further.”

In addition to condemning the driver’s actions, he also noted the ongoing problems with OLA’s scooters spontaneously igniting, which have resulted in numerous customer complaints. Dark Knight urged the company to take immediate action regarding this current issue.

Mumbai Police acknowledged the viral video and responded to the user’s post, writing, “Please share the exact location so we can inform @MTPHereToHelp.”

As of now, there have been no reports of legal consequences for the cab driver. Nonetheless, this incident highlights a significant concern about distracted driving in busy areas. The driver’s negligence could potentially lead to a serious accident, jeopardizing both the passengers’ safety and that of other road users.

The video, taken by Khule while seated in the backseat, shows the driver’s phone positioned next to the steering wheel, playing a reel on how to make an omelette. He can be seen swiping up for the next video, which features clips from the TV show Big Boss, all while continuing to drive.

In his criticism of the driver, Khule also called attention to the frequent incidents of OLA scooters catching fire, emphasizing the need for the company to address the growing number of customer complaints.

After the video gained traction, OLA Support responded to Khule, requesting additional details about the cab driver to facilitate an investigation. They stated, “We find this matter deeply concerning, Rohan. Please share the CRN of this ride via DM so we can investigate and assist you as soon as possible.”

A man on Wednesday set himself afire near the Parliament in Delhi. He was immediately rushed to the RML hospital after he sustained severe injuries. The police have started an investigation into the matter.

The area where the man attempted to set himself on fire has been cordoned off. A forensic team is also present at the spot to investigate which substance he doused on himself before setting himself on fire.

Delhi Police stated that the man has been identified as Jitendra from Uttar Pradesh’s Bagpat. They said the reason behind the suicide attempt seems to be related to personal enmity in Bagpat. The exact reason will be unearthed only after the investigation.

“Today one person probably Jitendra of Uttar Pradesh’s Bagpat set himself on fire in roundabout rail Bhavan. The local police and railway police along with some civil persons immediately extinguished the fire and the person was sent to hospital. The issue as we can decipher is probably related and personal enmity in Bagpat. Further investigation is on,” Delhi Police said.

“The local police, railway police, and some civilians quickly managed to extinguish the flames, and the man was sent to the hospital. Preliminary findings suggest the incident may be linked to personal enmity in Bagpat. Further investigations are ongoing,” the police statement said.

In another similar incident, a man from Rohini set himself on fire outside the Transport Bhawan near the Parliament in April, 2023. The man was reportedly raising slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and in support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

He had lost his job during the lockdown imposed during the pandemic. He doused himself with an inflammable liquid as he shouted slogans and set himself afire. He was rescued immediately by police personnel in the area and taken to a nearby hospital. The man had sustained 50 per cent burns in the incident, according to reports.

In an unfortunate incident, a roadways bus fell into a 100-metre deep gorge in Bhimtal area of Uttarakhand’s Nainital district on Wednesday, leaving several people injured. Officials stated that the bus belongs to Roadways and was going from Bhimtal to Haldwani with 20-25 people travelling on it.

Reports stated that the State Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) personnel carried out rescue operations at the accident site. SSP Nainital Prahlad Meena said that information was received from the District Control Room, Nainital that a roadways bus has crashed near Bhimtal, on which the rescue teams of SDRF have left for the spot from Post Nainital and Khairna.

Notably, the accident in Bhimtal happened a day after an Army vehicle fell into a gorge in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, killing five soldiers. A defence spokesperson said that the cause of the accident is being ascertained but possibly, the driver lost control at the turn of the road. The accident took place in the Gharoa area when a convoy of six vehicles was en route from Nilam Headquarters to Balnoi Ghora Post.

The officials said that rescue teams have recovered five bodies from the gorge which is 300-350 feet deep. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his deep sorrow over the incident near the forward post along the Line of Control (LoC). He also extended deepest sympathies to the bereaved families of the soldiers.

Meanwhile, the Army ruled out terrorism angle in the incident. They said that a terrorist initiated incident positively ruled out after confirming from ground sources. They added that their own post was approximately 130 m from the incident site and the backup vehicle was barely 40 meters away.

Furthermore, the Northern Command, also called the Dhruva Command, said Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar and all ranks extend their deepest condolences on the tragic loss of five brave soldiers.