Police detain motorcyclist for reckless driving at Lal Bazar

Srinagar, Jun 13: Srinagar Police have detained a motorcyclist for reckless and dangerous driving at Lal Bazar area.

Police said the action follows a viral Facebook video that drew public attention to the incident near GD Goenka School, Omer Colony.

In a statement, police said the rider, identified as Khalid Manzoor Bhat, son of Manzoor Ahmed Bhat and a resident of Sikhbagh, Lal Bazar, was apprehended by Police Station Lal Bazar. “He was found riding without a helmet and in a manner deemed hazardous to public safety. Police have seized the motorcycle and legal proceedings against the individual have been initiated,” the statement said.

“Jammu and Kashmir Police urge citizens to report instances of unsafe driving and reiterate their commitment to maintaining road safety through strict enforcement of traffic laws and prompt action against violators,” the statement added.