300 bikes seized, 21 FIRs in 15 months
LUCKNOW, March 17 -- The police have registered 21 FIRs and seized more than 300 vehicles in over 15 months in Gomti Nagar Extension, where stunt riders have become a safety concern.
The enforcement drive targets rash driving, overspeeding and stunt riding on roads that have emerged as a hotspot for dangerous biking activities.
"We have been regularly conducting checking drives, taking action against riders performing stunts or overspeeding. Several vehicles have been seized with cases registered during these operations," said Sudhir Awasthi, inspector, Gomti Nagar Extension police station.
Police figures reveal that in 2025, authorities seized 281 vehicles for violations. During this period, 16 FIRs were registered, and around 150 riders involved in stunt riding were warned following counselling.
In the first three months of 2026, police have already registered five FIRs. About 45 vehicles were seized, and approximately 100 stunt riders were warned after counselling, officials said.
The wide, less-congested night roads in the locality have attracted bikers performing stunts for social media videos.
To strengthen monitoring, police have deployed a mobile patrol vehicle near the accident-prone stretch against violators.
Officials stated strict enforcement will continue against stunt riders and rash drivers as such activities violate traffic laws and pose serious risks to riders and other commuters on the road....
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