Three youths arrested in Puttaparthi for risky bike stunts
Police in Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district arrested three youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on public roads. The operation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal racing and traffic violations to improve road safety.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities to curb reckless driving and enforce traffic regulations among youth.
The police arrested three youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on a public road near Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district on Wednesday.
The accused were identified as Sheikh Umar Farooq (20), Sheikh Sameer (19) and Vakkala Gnaneshwar alias Nani (23).
According to the police, the trio was found performing the stunts on the Puttaparthi bypass road, violating traffic regulations and causing inconvenience and concern among commuters.
Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar said that the arrests were made as part of a special drive against bike stunts, wheeling and illegal racing on public roads. Cases have been registered against the three youths under the relevant provisions of law.
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