Central minister’s son booked for rash driving in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, April 16 (IANS) Police in Hyderabad have booked union Minister of State for Science and Technology Y.S. Chowdary's son Sai Karthik for rash driving and seized his Porsche car.

Karthik and four others were found participating in car racing at KBR Park in the posh Jubilee Hills late Friday night.

An officer of Banjara Hills traffic police station on Saturday said the youth were caught during a special drive between KBR Park gate and Jubilee Hills checkpost.

A case of rash driving has been registered against Karthik and others under section 184 (B) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The police also seized the Porsche car being used by the minister's son.

Police clarified that no one was arrested but they will be fined for various traffic violations.

The officer said counselling will also be held for the youth.