Viral Video: Man Sleeps on Mattress in the Middle of Busy Road, Brings Traffic to a Halt—Netizens Slam Police Response
Viral Video: Man Sleeps on Mattress in the Middle of Busy Road, Brings Traffic to a Halt—Netizens Slam Police Response
Bengaluru witnessed a strange scene that left commuters shocked and social media buzzing. A man was caught on camera sleeping right in the middle of a busy road, causing a traffic jam and raising questions about road safety and civic responsibility. The video of this bizarre act quickly went viral, with many people calling it both reckless and dangerous.
The Incident That Stopped Traffic
According to the video, the man calmly set up a foam mattress in the middle of the street and lay down with his legs folded, as if it were his own bedroom. A bus and a car can be seen stuck, unable to move because he had blocked the road completely. The scene stunned onlookers, some of whom immediately took out their phones to record what was happening.
Sharing the clip on X (formerly Twitter), the handle @karnatakaportf wrote, “Such behavior is absolutely reckless and unacceptable. Whether the man is mentally unstable or deliberately engaging in this act, it is an extremely irresponsible move that puts not only his own life at risk but also endangers unsuspecting commuters. If a vehicle accidentally hits him, who will be held accountable? Will it be the driver who had no choice but to use the road, or the man whose actions created this hazard in the first place?”
Madness on Bengaluru Roads: Man Spotted Sleeping in the Middle of Traffic”
— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) September 17, 2025
It is shocking to see the kind of chaos unfolding on Bengaluru’s busy roads. In a bizarre incident, a man was found sleeping right in the middle of a running road on a mattress, bringing traffic to a… pic.twitter.com/72pbReS9L2
The incident, which looked almost like a prank, was more than just an inconvenience. It openly broke traffic rules and put lives in danger, both the man’s and those of drivers and passengers caught in the jam.
Police Reaction and Public Criticism
Once the video started spreading online, the Bengaluru Police took notice and responded on social media. From their official account, they asked for the exact location of the incident so that they could act. The Bengaluru Traffic Police also posted a similar request.
However, this response did not go down well with everyone. Many users on X felt the police should already be able to track the location based on the video. Some netizens mocked the authorities, pointing out that it is their duty to find the details rather than wait for the public to provide them.
Social Media Divided
The clip has been reposted thousands of times, and people continue to debate the man’s intentions. Some believe he might have been creating a stunt for social media reels, while others think he was well aware of what he’s doing, and he’s doing it on purpose. Despite the difference of opinion, most agreed that the act was highly irresponsible.
