Pune: Viral Video Shows Youth Performing Dangerous Bike Stunts Near Tathawade, Triggers Outrage
Pune: A shocking video of a young man performing life-threatening stunts on an electric two-wheeler along the busy Pune-Bengaluru Highway near Tathawade has gone viral, reigniting concerns about traffic law enforcement in the city. The incident occurred on the Punawale-Tathawade stretch of the Katraj-Dehu Road Bypass—a key arterial route—where the youth was seen dangerously weaving through traffic in broad daylight.
The two-wheeler, bearing registration number MH 05 ZD 9681, was captured on video executing risky maneuvers. A bystander can be heard confronting the rider and asking him to report to the Wakad Police Station. Shockingly, the youth responded casually, saying he would go, and mentioned he was from Madhya Pradesh. This has raised fresh concerns about inter-state visitor accountability and traffic monitoring across state lines.
This is part of a worrying trend in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad, where videos of bikers and drivers blatantly violating traffic rules are being widely circulated. Common violations include riding without helmets, triple-seat riding, and ignoring traffic signals—all often captured on mobile phones and shared online.
The outrage over this video comes shortly after a tragic accident involving a luxury car that killed a biker in Pune, sparking a citywide debate on the lack of traffic discipline and effective enforcement.
Public Outrage and Need for Action
The viral video has sparked widespread public anger. Citizens are now demanding:
- Immediate action against the rider featured in the video.
- Stricter enforcement of helmet rules and penalties for triple-seat riding.
- Installation of high-resolution cameras at key city junctions and highways.
- Effective community reporting mechanisms to swiftly flag dangerous road behavior.
Despite past efforts, the frequency and audacity of such violations are growing, pointing to systemic gaps in policing, surveillance, and deterrence. Road safety activists warn that if left unchecked, these trends could lead to more fatalities and an erosion of respect for traffic laws.
