Three arrested for dangerous bike stunts in Vadapalani

Three men were arrested by Chennai police for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts on a public road in Vadapalani. The police identified the riders through CCTV footage and have seized the vehicles involved in the incident.
Why it matters
The incident underscores ongoing public safety concerns regarding reckless driving and the enforcement of traffic laws in urban areas.
Three men were arrested by the Greater Chennai Traffic Police (GCTP) for allegedly riding motorcycles at high speed and performing dangerous stunts on the 100 Feet Road in Vadapalani.
According to the police, the incident occurred in the early hours of August 7, 2026, when a group of around five two-wheeler riders allegedly raced against each other and overtook one another in a dangerous manner.
A case was registered at the Pondy Bazaar Traffic Investigation Wing police station. A police team led by the station inspector examined CCTV footage from the area and identified the riders.
The accused were arrested on Tuesday (August 11) and identified as Sasikumar (20) of Arumbakkam, K. Kathirvel (19) of Choolaimedu, and R. Kathirvel (19) of Villupuram district. The police seized a Yamaha R15 and a Honda Dio allegedly used in the incident.
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