A video from Lucknow has gone viral on social media showing a youth allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a battery-powered scooty in the Gomti Nagar area, raising concerns over road safety and reckless driving.
The rider was reportedly seen speeding at nearly 60 kmph while taking both hands off the handlebar and performing risky manoeuvres on the moving vehicle.
Video raises road safety concerns
In the viral clip, the youth is also seen sitting in unsafe positions while riding through public roads, putting both his own safety and that of other commuters at risk.
The scooty was reportedly being driven without a visible number plate, leading to allegations of traffic rule violations.
Police launch investigation
Following the circulation of the video online, police officials took note of the incident and initiated an investigation to identify the rider and verify possible violations under traffic regulations.
Authorities are expected to examine CCTV footage and social media content linked to the incident.
Reckless stunt videos under scrutiny
The incident has once again highlighted growing concerns over social media-driven stunt culture among youngsters, with risky videos often being filmed for online attention and viral reach.
Traffic police in several cities have repeatedly warned against performing stunts on public roads, stressing that such acts endanger lives and can attract strict legal actio