Three youths arrested in Puttaparthi for risky bike stunts

The police arrested three youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on a public road near Puttaparthi in Sri Sathya Sai district on Wednesday.

The accused were identified as Sheikh Umar Farooq (20), Sheikh Sameer (19) and Vakkala Gnaneshwar alias Nani (23).

According to the police, the trio was found performing the stunts on the Puttaparthi bypass road, violating traffic regulations and causing inconvenience and concern among commuters.

Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar said that the arrests were made as part of a special drive against bike stunts, wheeling and illegal racing on public roads. Cases have been registered against the three youths under the relevant provisions of law.

Meanwhile, the parents of the arrested youths were called to the police station and counselled along with their children. The SP said the exercise was intended to sensitise families about the importance of road safety and responsible conduct by young riders. The police would continue to take strict action against violations that endanger the safety of road users, he said.