Road Safety / Two Vehicles Seized, Seven Youths Detained for Stunts on Hirakud's Dyke Road
·2 months ago·2 min read
Key Points
- Sambalpur police detained seven youths and seized two vehicles for performing dangerous stunts.
- The incident occurred on South Dyke Road near Hirakud Dam, with videos circulating on social media.
- Police have registered a case and warned of strict action against such traffic violations.
Burla, Feb 7: Police in Odisha’s Sambalpur district seized two vehicles and detained seven youths for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a public road near Hirakud Dam, a source said Saturday.
The incident took place on South Dyke Road near the dam. Videos circulating on social media showed youths performing stunts using two cars, prompting concern among commuters and residents.
According to the source, the vehicles were driven in a reckless manner. Some individuals were seen sitting on the roofs of moving cars and posing for the camera. In one video, a youth was seen sitting on the roof of a moving vehicle while smoking.
Police said one of the incidents involved a Bolero on the Zero Point road near Jhankarani Temple. The vehicles were allegedly driven at high speed, at times in straight lines and at other times in a zigzag pattern, causing inconvenience to other road users.
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After the videos surfaced, Burla police launched an investigation, identified the vehicles and detained those involved. A case was registered and further investigation is underway.
Police warned that action will be taken against individuals found violating traffic rules or endangering public safety.
This story is compiled by Aditi Majhi.
The incident took place on South Dyke Road near the dam. Videos circulating on social media showed youths performing stunts using two cars, prompting concern among commuters and residents.
According to the source, the vehicles were driven in a reckless manner. Some individuals were seen sitting on the roofs of moving cars and posing for the camera. In one video, a youth was seen sitting on the roof of a moving vehicle while smoking.
Police said one of the incidents involved a Bolero on the Zero Point road near Jhankarani Temple. The vehicles were allegedly driven at high speed, at times in straight lines and at other times in a zigzag pattern, causing inconvenience to other road users.
Also Read: CM Majhi Unveils Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Corridor as 'Vision 2047' Growth Engine
After the videos surfaced, Burla police launched an investigation, identified the vehicles and detained those involved. A case was registered and further investigation is underway.
Police warned that action will be taken against individuals found violating traffic rules or endangering public safety.
This story is compiled by Aditi Majhi.
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