Reckless PDA on wheels sparks outrage: Couple fined for dangerous stunt on NH 9

Public roads once again turned a stage for perilous stunts and reckless behaviour leading to widespread concern. This episode unfolded in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh where a young couple was engaged in a Public Display of Affection (PDA) while speeding on a motorcycle. 

Apart from endangering their own lives, the act of the couple posed a substantial risk to other road users and pedestrians.
The couple's romantic escapade, filmed on National Highway 9, shocked viewers as they embraced each other without wearing helmets—a blatant violation of road safety regulations. 

The video swiftly went viral on social media, triggering public outrage and calls for swift and stringent action against the couple.

#Hapur वाह क्या सीन है, वीडियो NH 9 की थाना सिंभावली की है। बाइक पर आगे बैठा स्पाइडर वीमेन लग रही है, बाकी ट्रैफिक नियमो का क्या? वो तो चलते रहेंगे। @hapurpolice@uptrafficpolicepic.twitter.com/0JE5uqF7W1

— ram ji (@Ramji11122) October 10, 2023

In response to the viral footage, the Hapur police imposed a hefty fine on the couple. Under the Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, the biker was slapped with a fine of Rs 8,000, and legal proceedings were initiated to address their dangerous behaviour.

The Hapur police released a statement emphasizing their rapid response, stating, "Photos of a couple performing stunts on a bike on the National Highway under the Simbhawali police station area went viral on social media. #Hapurpolice took immediate cognizance and issued a challan of Rs 8,000 for the said bike under the MV Act, and advance legal action is being taken."`

थाना सिम्भावली क्षेत्रांतर्गत नेशनल हाईवे पर एक कपल द्वारा बाइक से स्टंटबाजी करने के फोटो सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हुए जिनका #Hapurpolice द्वारा तत्काल संज्ञान लेकर उक्त बाइक का एमवी एक्ट के तहत 8000/-रुपये का चालान किया गया है एवं अग्रिम विधिक कार्यवाही की जा रही है।
.@Uppolicepic.twitter.com/syrhq6mPQi

— HAPUR POLICE (@hapurpolice) October 10, 2023