Overview

• A viral clip shows actor Sonu Sood biking shirtless through Spiti Valley in 2023 without a helmet or protective gear.
• Lahaul-Spiti district police have handed the case to DySP Headquarters in Kyelang and are verifying the footage’s authenticity before deciding on any legal action.
• Sood issued a statement on X explaining the helmetless ride was part of a scripted scene and urged followers to ignore the clip.
• He later posted a new video wearing a helmet alongside fellow bikers to underscore his commitment to road safety.
• The incident sparked debate on social media over celebrity responsibility and road-safety advocacy, with netizens both criticizing the lapse and defending the actor.