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Gorakhpur Rider Fined Rs 2,500 Over Viral ‘Fuel‑Tank Hug’ Bike Stunt, Poster Arrested

Police now rely on viral videos to trace vehicles, issuing penalties under the Motor Vehicles Act.

Overview

  • Traffic police in Gorakhpur traced the motorcycle seen on Ramgarhtal Road and issued a Rs 2,500 challan, SP Traffic Sanjay Kumar told PTI.
  • The couple in the Gorakhpur clip has not been identified, and the person who posted the video has been arrested, according to police.
  • In a separate Noida case captured on June 15, an e‑challan of Rs 53,500 was issued to motorcycle owner Sohel Khan for multiple violations.
  • Offences cited in Noida included dangerous driving, helmet violations, racing or trial of speed without permission, driving without a valid licence, and disobeying lawful directions.
  • Authorities caution that these stunts put riders and others at risk, with similar footage emerging recently from cities such as Pune.