Cracking Down on Wheelie Outlaws in Bengaluru

Bengaluru Police booked 22 riders for performing dangerous stunts on two-wheelers during Shab-e-Qadr. In an operation led by K R Puram Traffic Police, 22 bikes were seized with legal action underway against the offenders. The operation targeted hotspots like Old Madras Road and Medahalli Bridge.

The Bengaluru Police have launched a crackdown on reckless riders after booking 22 individuals for performing dangerous stunts on two-wheelers. The operation coincided with the Shab-e-Qadr festival, taking place on March 17.

Officers from the K R Puram Traffic Police Station conducted the drive to identify and halt those engaging in 'wheeling' within their jurisdiction, focusing particularly on high-traffic areas such as Old Madras Road, Battarahalli Junction, and Medahalli Bridge.

A senior police officer confirmed that all 22 seized two-wheelers were ridden by adults, resulting in the registration of separate FIRs. Legal proceedings have been initiated against the offenders as part of the city's broader efforts to ensure road safety.

(With inputs from agencies.)