After numerous videos of the bike racing on the streets of Mumbai started doing rounds on social media in recent times, the city police have decided to be more vigilant and take action against such riders.
On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Mumbai police said that it took strict action against bikers racing in Bandra (East) area in the wee hours. According to the police, the action came after the Kherwadi Police got information regarding bikers reaching the area at around 2 am on April 4 and riding their bikes dangerously during illegal races.
Upon receiving the information, a team of police officials immediately swung into action and beefed up the security on the highway and observed a nakabandi.
The police officials then apprehended the bikers and around 48 bikes were seized by the police in operation. In the matter, as many as 82 riders were booked by the police in the matter.
Motorcycles Race-gambling on the western express highway at night Kherwadi police have detained 82 motorcycle riders who were driving and endangering their lives and others. 48 motorcycles have been seized and a case has been registered under IPC, MV Act, MPG Act. pic.twitter.com/VDoIRjl3aY
— मुंबई पोलीस - Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) April 4, 2023
The police investigations further revealed that some of those who were involved in the illegal bike racing were also allegedly involved in placing bets on the races, making the illegal race more dangerous. Hence strict action was taken against the culprits, the police said.
With their act, these bikers were not only endangering their lives but also putting the lives of other motorists and passersby, an official said.
They were booked under relevant sections of the IPC, Gambling Act and the Motor Vehicle Act. Further investigations in the matter are being done.
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