India, Sept. 8 -- In a first-of-its-kind operation, police have seized and impounded 11 cars, including a few SUVs, for speeding on the Mumbai Coastal Road, a late-night practice that is fast becoming a menace.

The action was triggered by a video shot by an alert citizen driving south-bound in the coastal road tunnel, when several sports cars overtook her at speeds far exceeding the official limit on Thursday night. "We were driving from Kemps Corner towards South Mumbai after dinner when the cars dangerously overtook us from the left. They were racing and, as one followed another, I captured them on video and posted it on social media. I am grateful the Mumbai Police has taken note," said Sana Khan, a former professor.

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