BTP continues crackdown on wheelies and stunt riders

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: A young man lost his life while performing a wheelie stunt on his motorcycle late on Sunday night in the Nelamangala Traffic Police Station limits.

Amid the chaos involving a large group of bikers recklessly riding through the streets on Sunday night, the unfortunate accident took place near the Navayuga toll booth, where more than fifty individuals were seen performing stunts and riding bikes in an unsafe manner, the traffic police said.

"Amidst the chaos, a collision ensued between two motorcycles, resulting in the death of one rider and leaving another severely injured," the official said.

The deceased has been identified as 20-year-old Rajesh, a resident of Dasarahalli. The incident has left the family of the deceased in shock and mourning the untimely loss of a promising young life.

The Nelamangala Traffic Police have initiated an investigation into the incident. Meanwhile, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have been cracking down upon reckless riders and wheelie performers in the city.

The Banaswadi Traffic police in Bengaluru West seized a two-wheeler rider and booked him for riding in a dangerous manner and performing stunts on the road.

In a separate incident, the police booked parents of two minor boys who were caught performing wheelies and recording the video on a mobile phone.

Similarly in South Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy Layout Traffic police booked a 22-year old youth for performing stunts on the road.

Talaghattapura traffic police booked a 20-yearold youth for performing wheelies and stunts on the Konanakunte Main Road on Monday morning.

In Bengaluru West, Byatarayanapura Traffic Police booked three youngsters for riding dangerously and violating various traffic rules on Sunday.