Patna : Patna traffic police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a motorcyclist allegedly performing stunts and riding recklessly without a helmet on JP Ganga Path, near Kurji Bridge. The action followed the circulation of a video of the incident on Instagram.
After reviewing the video, police initiated legal proceedings against the rider. They have also sent a proposal to cancel his driving licence, although the final decision on cancellation is yet to be confirmed.
FIR Registered At Gandhi Maidan Traffic Police Station
According to police, traffic officer Dineshwar Prasad Yadav of Gandhi Maidan Traffic Police Station submitted a complaint on October 15. An FIR was subsequently registered at the police station as Case No. 237/26.
The case has been registered under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with rash or negligent driving on a public way that endangers human life or is likely to cause injury.
The motorcycle involved in the incident was identified by its registration number, BR30AR-2174.
Police Seek Cancellation Of Driving Licence
Police took note of the alleged stunt riding after the video circulated on social media. The footage reportedly showed the motorcyclist riding dangerously on JP Ganga Path near Kurji Bridge without wearing a helmet.
Following the FIR, traffic police forwarded a proposal seeking cancellation of the rider’s driving licence. The proposal is subject to consideration by the competent authority, and cancellation has not yet been confirmed.
Sub-Inspector Avinash Kumar has been assigned the investigation.
The case highlights the legal action that can follow alleged dangerous riding on public roads. Police have proceeded on the basis of the video and the complaint, while the allegations remain subject to investigation.
