The pursuit of viral content has reached a dangerous point in Karnataka, where a group of stunt riders performing wheelies on a busy highway sparked outrage and action from frustrated commuters. The reckless display on the Tumakuru National Highway was captured on video, showing the riders performing dangerous stunts for their social media reels.
The commuters, fed up with the riders’ disregard for public safety, took matters into their own hands. In a dramatic turn of events, they hurled two of the riders’ bikes off a flyover, effectively ending the stunt session. The video of the incident quickly went viral, generating mixed reactions online.
While some expressed disappointment at the riders’ actions, others applauded the commuters’ response, viewing it as a necessary deterrent. One user commented, “They saved two nibbas from accident, good job!” Another echoed the sentiment, “Finally, someone took action. This needs to happen in Chennai, too.”
However, the incident also raised concerns about the escalation of frustration and the potential for vigilante justice. A user cautioned, “No other options left for the frustrated public but it would have killed pedestrian going down the street, taking law in hand is an serious offence.”
This incident follows a similar tragedy in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur, where a 17-year-old boy attempting stunts on a busy road crashed his car into a scooter, killing a woman and critically injuring her daughter. The collision was so forceful that both victims were thrown into the air in different directions.
These incidents highlight the dangerous consequences of prioritizing social media fame over public safety. The need for strict enforcement of traffic regulations and greater awareness of the risks associated with reckless driving is paramount. The pursuit of likes and views should not come at the cost of human lives.
