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Chennai: Ten people, including six juveniles, were apprehended around midnight on Saturday for racing bikes on Vadapalani 100 Feet Road and endangering motorists. police caught 10 people and handed them over to the Anna Nagar Traffic Investigation Wing, as the incident occurred within Arumbakkam police station limits While some managed to flee. The four adults nabbed were identified as Adithya, 23, of Theni; Rahul, 27, of Chengalpet; Kumar, 28; and Senthamizh Selvan, 20. Police said the group had formed a WhatsApp group to organise bike races and had assembled at Vadapalani before speeding along the 100 Feet Road to Koyambedu.
Kumar lost control of the vehicle and they suffered injuries after falling down. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Chennai | Silver Rate in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai | Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Petrol Price in Chennai | Diesel Price in Chennai | CNG Price in Chennai | LPG Price in Chennai Stay updated with the latest Chennai news.
Police said the group was intercepted after one of the speeding motorcycles came dangerously close to a two-wheeler ridden by Kumar, who was travelling with his wife and children. Motorists said such races posed a serious threat to road users, particularly on busy stretches during peak hours. Residents said the problem becomes more pronounced on weekend nights, when groups of youngsters gather on modified motorcycles and race on relatively empty stretches of the road. Other motorists get very little time to react,” said Aravind, a regular commuter. Another resident said sustained patrols and checks at locations where such riders gather were needed to prevent a serious accident.
Police seized five high-end motorcycles. As more motorcycles sped along the stretch, members of the public alerted traffic police. Koyambedu traffic personnel rushed to the spot and, with the help of passers-by, intercepted several riders near the MMDA signal. Police found that some members rode ahead to check for police presence before signalling others to begin the race. “They suddenly accelerate and squeeze through between vehicles. Download the TOI App.