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Bengaluru Frying-Pan ‘Helmet’ Video Goes Viral as Traffic Police Flag Clip

Police referred the clip to the Electronic City station with no reported fines or identities confirmed.

Overview

  • A pillion rider near Roopena Agrahara was filmed balancing a kadhai on his head instead of wearing a helmet, apparently to avoid a traffic challan.
  • The clip was first shared by Karnataka Portfolio on X after being reportedly recorded by a commuter driving behind the motorcycle.
  • Posts referencing the video drew large engagement, with reported view counts on X exceeding 281,000.
  • Online reaction ranged from jokes about ‘jugaad’ to firm reminders that helmets are lifesaving gear, not props, including the line that a frying pan “won’t save a skull.”
  • Bengaluru Traffic Police said the video was flagged to the Electronic City Traffic Police Station, and coverage so far notes no confirmed enforcement action.