Representative image showing a wheelie.
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Udupi: A 19-year-old youth was arrested for allegedly performing a dangerous wheelie on Rajatadri Road in Manipal on Sunday.
According to the Manipal police, the accused has been identified as Mohammed Ashiq, a resident of Athradi village.
A video showing the youth performing wheelie had gone viral on social media platforms on January 4. The video had captured Ashiq riding a two wheeler rashly with a pillion rider, posing a serious threat to public safety.
Following which, a team led by Manipal Police Station inspector Devaraj T arrested him.
The scooter used in the wheelie too has been seized. A case was registered at Manipal Police Station under Sections 281, 110 of BNS. The arrested was produced before a magistrate who in turn remanded him in judicial custody.
A case was registered against the arrested at the Manipal police station under Section 279 and 336 of the IPC in 2023.
Udupi SP Dr Arun K lauded the efforts of the police team.