Pune: Youth Caught Performing Bike Stunts on Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway Near Tathawade; Viral Video Sparks Safety Concerns
Pune: Youth Caught Performing Bike Stunts on Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway Near Tathawade; Viral Video Sparks Safety Concerns
In the latest viral clip, a young man is seen executing life-threatening stunts on a two-wheeler on the busy Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway, near the Punawale-Tathawade stretch, raising serious concerns over how such behavior continues unchecked on major roads.
Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad are witnessing a disturbing trend: a flood of viral videos showing bikers and drivers openly flouting traffic rules. From riding without helmets and triple-seat riding to ignoring signals, violations are rampant and many are being caught on camera.
This recklessness comes close on the heels of a tragic accident in Pune, where a Mercedes driver fatally hit a biker, triggering a citywide debate on traffic discipline and enforcement.
Now, another shocking video is fueling public anger. A young man was seen performing dangerous stunts on an electric two-wheeler along the busy Katraj-Dehu Road Bypass, a key stretch of the Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway. The incident occurred near the Punawale and Tathawade areas.
The vehicle, bearing number plate MH 05 ZD 9681, was spotted weaving through traffic and attempting risky tricks in broad daylight. In the video, a bystander can be heard confronting the rider and asking him to report to the Wakad Police Station. The youth, unfazed, shrugged it off and casually replied that he would. He also mentioned he was from Madhya Pradesh, raising further questions about visitor accountability and inter-state coordination.
Public Reaction and Police Scrutiny
The video has sparked widespread outrage, with citizens demanding stricter enforcement and swift punishment for such reckless behaviour. Many have questioned the effectiveness of current traffic policing and surveillance, especially on high-traffic corridors.
While traffic violations are not new, the frequency and boldness seen in recent videos have stunned both residents and road safety activists. The blatant disregard for rules, coupled with an apparent lack of fear of legal consequences, is creating an atmosphere of lawlessness on the roads.
What Needs Urgent Attention:
- Immediate action against the rider seen in the video
- Stricter monitoring and fines for helmetless and triple-seat riding
- Installation of high-resolution cameras on highways and city junctions
- Community reporting mechanisms to flag violations swiftly
