"Your Safety Never A Joke": Mumbai Police's Strong Message On Seatbelt Rule
NDTV
The rule making it mandatory for the rear passenger in the car to wear seatbelt in Mumbai came into effect from November 1.
Mumbai Police has given a strong response to stand-up comedian Atul Khatri mocking the seatbelt rule that came into effect in the Maharashtra capital from Tuesday. On Twitter, it said passengers' safety "is never a joke". The tweet was in response to Mr Khatri posting the photo of a t-shirt with a seatbelt printed on it asking the people of Mumbai to wear the safety equipment or buy the t-shirt. Mumbai Police's tweets are often hilarious and sarcastic, but this time it is delivering a strong message. We shall keep them in stock for you, along with our challans.Your safety is never a joke!PS: If this ever will be basis for a stand up routine, ensure the message of safety is sent out as well.#WearYourSeatbeltshttps://t.co/j2mSjUBPbr
"We shall keep them in stock for you, along with our challans. Your safety is never a joke! PS: If this ever will be basis for a stand up routine, ensure the message of safety is sent out as well," the police said in response to Mr Khatri's tweet.