Pune: A disturbing video has surfaced showing a young man performing life-threatening stunts on an electric two-wheeler along the bustling Mumbai-Bengaluru Highway, specifically near the Punawale-Tathawade stretch. The viral clip has reignited concerns about growing traffic indiscipline on Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad’s roads.
The region has recently seen a surge in viral videos capturing blatant traffic violations—from helmetless riding and triple-seat travel to ignoring signals. The latest incident follows closely after a tragic case in Pune, where a biker lost his life after being hit by a speeding Mercedes. The incident had already ignited heated debates around road safety and enforcement.
In the new clip, the rider can be seen dangerously maneuvering through traffic while performing risky stunts in broad daylight on the Katraj-Dehu Road Bypass. The electric vehicle, with registration number MH 05 ZD 9681, was filmed by a concerned onlooker who confronted the rider and advised him to report to Wakad Police Station. The youth, showing no remorse, casually replied that he would and claimed he was from Madhya Pradesh—raising questions about inter-state accountability and tracking of violators.
The video has drawn widespread condemnation from citizens who are demanding stricter enforcement of traffic rules and immediate action against the rider involved. Many have pointed fingers at the apparent gaps in highway surveillance and question the deterrence value of existing penalties.
The increasing boldness of such acts and the lack of fear among violators point to a deeper issue—ineffective traffic monitoring and enforcement. Activists and residents alike have stressed the urgent need for systemic reforms to curb this reckless behavior.
Key Demands from Citizens and Experts:
Prompt legal action against the youth seen in the video
Enhanced surveillance and automatic fining systems for common violations such as riding without helmets and triple-seat travel
Deployment of high-definition cameras at major intersections and highways
Public reporting tools to help identify and penalise offenders swiftly
The incident serves as a wake-up call for authorities to step up road safety measures and ensure accountability before more lives are endangered.
