Traffic police arrest 25 persons involved in bike racing in various parts of Chennai
Chennai police have arrested 25 individuals and seized 16 two-wheelers following a crackdown on illegal bike racing and dangerous stunts. Authorities have warned of strict legal action against those endangering public safety.
Why it matters
The incident reflects ongoing urban safety concerns regarding reckless driving and the enforcement of traffic laws in major Indian cities.
The City Traffic Police have rounded up 16 persons, who were involved in bike racing, and seized 11 two-wheelers used for these stunts on Sunday.
A senior official of the City Traffic Police said in the early morning on Sunday, a group of 15 to 20 unidentified individuals were engaged in stunts on two-wheelers near Valluvar Kottam, in Nungambakkam. This posed hardships to other motorists and residents in the locality.
In connection with this incident, the Traffic Investigation Wing, and Law and Order police stations filed cases under three sections against these individuals. Based on the CCTV camera footage and the videos taken by the residents, the City police arrested 16 persons involved in the bike stunts and 11 two-wheelers used for the stunts were seized.
During intensive vehicle checks conducted by the Traffic Police on Sunday night, 56 two-wheelers operated without number plates were seized.
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