Jammu and Kashmir Police have taken swift action against a stunt biking incident reported from the Zawoora area of Shopian district, registering a criminal case against a rider for dangerous and rash driving on a public road.
FIR registered under BNS and Motor Vehicles Act
Police officials said FIR No. 270/2025 has been registered under Sections 281 and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act. The motorcycle used during the incident has been seized, and further investigation is underway.
The accused rider has been identified as Furqan Ahmad Dar, son of Mohd Ashraf Dar, a resident of Zawoora in Shopian district.
Dangerous stunts posed threat to public safety
According to the police, the rider was found performing dangerous stunts on a public road, endangering not only his own life but also posing a serious risk to pedestrians and other commuters using the stretch.
Officials stressed that such reckless behaviour can easily result in serious accidents, injuries, or loss of life, particularly on busy public roads.
Police issue warning to youth and parents
Reiterating their zero-tolerance stance, police officials said stunt biking and rash driving are strictly prohibited and will attract stringent legal action. They emphasised that public roads are meant for safe and disciplined commuting, not for thrill-seeking acts.
The police also appealed to youth to follow traffic rules and adopt responsible driving practices. Parents and guardians were urged to actively guide and counsel their children on road safety and traffic discipline to prevent avoidable tragedies.
Commitment to road safety
Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring road safety and disciplined traffic movement across the district. Officials said enforcement drives against traffic violations will continue in the interest of public safety.