3 face FIR by Kamakshipalya police for performing wheelies

Bengaluru: Wheeling stunts appear to be a growing trend among Bengaluru’s youth, with videos of such acts circulating widely on social media.

On March 14, a viral video from Chowdeshwari Nagar showed two young men performing wheelies on a scooter, while the pillion rider dragged a long sword on the road, creating sparks.

The Kamakshipalya Traffic Police registered a case against the rider, while law and order police handled the pillion rider. The duo admitted they staged the stunt to assert dominance and intimidate rivals.

In another incident at Chowdeshwari Nagar, two minors, reportedly influenced by miscreants due to parental neglect, were caught performing stunts.

The Kamakshipalya Traffic Police took action against the parents, and the boys were booked under the Juvenile Justice Act.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anucheth said enforcement is the best deterrent against such reckless behaviour.

Pointing to an ongoing awareness campaign, he said the Students' Association for Road Safety (SARS) has visited 4,200 schools and colleges, reaching around 4.5 lakh students in 2024 and 1 lakh students this year to spread awareness.

"We stress to students that these acts are dangerous," he said, adding that the popularity of such stunts on social media reels has inspired many youngsters.