TIRURANGADI: The enforcement wing of the Motor Vehicle department imposed a fine of Rs 44,250 on a car equipped with flame thrower system. Fine was collected from the owner of the vehicle, a native of Venniyoor, for illegal modification.

A Honda City car’s exhaust pipe was modified in a way that it throws flame. A video was also posted on Instagram showing that firewood and paper being burnt from the flame coming out of the car. The officials inspected the car after watching this video.

The car was also equipped with a system to raise and lower the height of the vehicle and a high-intensity head light. Tyres, silencer and body were also modified. Officials informed that the registration will be cancelled if the vehicle is not brought in original form and submitted for inspection within seven days.