Viral Video: A video of a woman working on a laptop while driving in the country's tech capital Bengaluru went viral. After discussion on social media, the police have taken action in this matter. This incident became a topic of debate about road safety.

Viral Video: A case of a woman's multitasking in Bangalore has come into the limelight. The woman was working on a laptop while driving, which another driver recorded and posted on social media. This video went viral very fast, the police took action in this matter and imposed a fine of Rs 1000 on the woman.

A passerby saw the woman using a laptop while driving and made a video of her car's number plate. After the video went viral, the police identified the woman and issued her a notice.

I used the laptop for this

During interrogation, the woman clarified that she needed to log in for work. She said she works in a private company in BTM Layout and was returning to her home in RT Nagar. Since the login time was close and there was a possibility of delay due to traffic, she used the laptop.

Police warned

Deputy Commissioner of Police Sirigauri DR posted on Twitter saying, "Work from home, not while driving." The police warned the woman not to use the laptop while driving as it could prove dangerous not only for her but also for other pedestrians. Also, the woman was fined Rs 1,000 and was made to understand the importance of road safety.

"work from home not from car while driving" pic.twitter.com/QhTDoaw83R

— DCP Traffic North, Bengaluru (@DCPTrNorthBCP) February 12, 2025

Debate sparked on social media 

After this incident, a debate broke out on social media. Many people criticized the woman's negligence, while some raised the question whether her employer should also be held responsible for this. One user said, "This incident shows the work pressure on working women, but working while driving is a big mistake." 

What did the users say

At the same time, some people suggested that women should be given the option of work-from-home (WFH) while returning home, so that they can avoid such situations. Another user wrote, "It is not only the woman's fault, but also that of the person who forced her to take such a risk."