Scorpio on roof: Bihar man finds unusual way to protect SUV from theft before going abroad

A Mahindra Scorpio owner in Bihar has reportedly used a crane to lift his SUV onto the roof of his house before travelling abroad, in an unusual attempt to keep the vehicle secure while he is away. Videos circulating on social media show the SUV being raised above the residential building and placed on the rooftop.

The reports, however, could not be independently verified. The video does not establish the exact location in Bihar or identify the vehicle’s owner.

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The circulating footage shows a Mahindra Scorpio Classic being lifted by a crane and carefully positioned on the roof of a house. The unusual sight has attracted attention online, with viewers reacting to the unconventional way the owner reportedly chose to secure the SUV.

According to reports accompanying the video, the owner was preparing to travel overseas for work and was concerned about leaving the vehicle parked at ground level during his absence.


Instead of leaving the SUV outside, the owner is said to have arranged for a crane to lift it onto the rooftop of the residential building.

Several details remain unclear

The video does not confirm how long the Scorpio is expected to remain on the roof or whether any permissions were obtained for the lifting operation.

It is also unclear what prompted the owner to choose this arrangement instead of other parking options.

The unusual parking method has nevertheless generated a range of reactions online, with many viewers describing the decision as an inventive but highly unconventional response to concerns about vehicle security.

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Safety concerns around rooftop parking

The footage also raises questions about the practical and structural considerations involved in placing a vehicle on a residential rooftop.

A Scorpio is a heavy SUV, meaning the roof would need to be capable of handling the vehicle’s concentrated weight. The lifting operation itself would also require appropriate equipment and careful handling.

The video does not provide details about the building’s structural capacity, the crane operation or the measures taken to secure the vehicle after it was placed on the roof.

The reports also do not specify when or how the SUV will eventually be brought back to ground level.