Industrialist Anand Mahindra has reacted to a bizarre incident in Bihar where a new SUV was craned onto a rooftop, warning the public about the structural risks involved.

  • A new Scorpio Classic was lifted onto a second-story roof in Gopalganj, Bihar, using a crane.
  • The owner, Manoj Yadav, works in Israel, leading his family to seek an 'ultra-secure' parking spot.
  • Anand Mahindra praised the ingenuity but warned against the danger of roof collapse.

In a startling display of unconventional thinking, a resident of Gopalganj, Bihar, decided that the safest place for his brand new Scorpio Classic was not in a garage, but on the roof of his house. The video, which shows a massive crane hoisting the vehicle to the second floor of a residential building, has gone viral globally, attracting the attention of Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra.

The situation arose because the vehicle's owner, Manoj Yadav, is currently employed in Israel. With no one available to drive the car and concerns over theft or damage on the ground, his family opted for a vertical parking solution, literally lifting the SUV above the street level.

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Why This Matters

BozokMedia analysis shows that while the act may seem humorous, it highlights a critical gap in understanding structural engineering in rural and semi-urban India. Residential slabs are designed for live loads (people, furniture), not concentrated point loads of over 2,000 kilograms, which can lead to catastrophic structural failure.

"Placing a heavy vehicle on a non-reinforced residential slab is a recipe for disaster and violates all basic safety protocols."

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Anand Mahindra initially responded with a touch of wit, stating, "Now that’s what you call taking parking to the next level." He acknowledged the family's deep affection for the vehicle and their creative approach to security.

However, the industrialist quickly shifted to a cautionary tone. He expressed genuine worry regarding the load-bearing capacity of the house, writing, "I confess I’m worried about whether that roof was designed to bear the weight. Please don’t try this at (your) home!"

Did You Know?: The Scorpio Classic is renowned for its ruggedness and off-road capabilities, but it is certainly not designed to be stored on residential rooftops!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Why was the car parked on the roof?
A: The owner works in Israel, and the family wanted a secure spot for the car since no one was available to drive it.

Q2: What was Anand Mahindra's primary concern?
A: He was concerned that the residential roof was not engineered to support the immense weight of an SUV.