Social Media Sensation: Police Take Action as Bikers Turn Streets into Stunt Grounds During Diwali
Social Media Sensation: Police Take Action as Bikers Turn Streets into Stunt Grounds During Diwali
A group of bikers has caused a stir after videos emerged showing them performing dangerous stunts and engaging in illegal races while setting off fireworks on the streets of Hyderabad. These reckless acts were reportedly recorded in HITECH City.
Sajjanar, Managing Director of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC), expressed his disappointment on X, questioning, “What is this absurdity on Diwali? Where is society headed? Diwali is a day of spiritual significance as well as celebration. How reasonable is it to make a mockery of it with such inappropriate behaviour?”
దీపావళి పండుగ పూట ఇదేం వికృతానందం. ఎటు వెళ్తోందీ సమాజం.
— V.C. Sajjanar, IPS (@SajjanarVC) November 3, 2024
దీపావళి అంటే ఉల్లాసం, ఉత్సాహాలతో పాటు ఆధ్యాత్మిక ప్రాధాన్యత ఉన్న పర్వదినం.
పండుగ నాడు ఇలాంటి వెర్రి వేషాలు వేస్తూ.. అపహాస్యం చేసేలా ప్రవర్తించడం ఎంత వరకు సమంజసం!? pic.twitter.com/pYbELJeZAR
After the video of these stunts circulated on social media, many users expressed their shock and anger, calling for strict action against those responsible. Several people urged the police to take immediate steps to prevent such reckless actions on the roads of the city.
Raidurgam station house officer Ch Venkanna reported that cases have been filed against 25 bikers on November 1 and 2. He denied ongoing racing in the area, stating, “Racing has stopped completely. We are on patrol 24/7 and haven’t seen any racing.” Venkanna explained that the videos circulating show individuals performing stunts for social media, and they are actively apprehending these bikers and seizing their motorcycles. In the last three months, 325 cases have been registered, and bikes have been confiscated.
An official mentioned that many of the bikers are minors from various parts of the city. While the installation of CCTV cameras has made tracking easier, some bikers are now removing their license plates. The official noted the challenge of taking strict action against minors, as they often speed away when they see police. They typically gather between 2 am and 4 am, and the police lack sufficient personnel to handle the situation at that time. Most bikers shoot short videos and leave quickly, making it difficult for police to intervene before they are gone.
