Bengaluru Doctors Face Legal Action for Reckless Triple Riding Celebration
In a shocking incident from Bengaluru, three medical professionals, including a woman, have been formally charged by police for engaging in highly dangerous behavior on a public road. The group, all recently qualified with a Master of Science (MS) in Orthopaedics, was caught riding triple on a single two-wheeler, with one individual conspicuously drinking from what appeared to be a beer bottle during the journey.
Viral Video Captures Reckless Act
The event unfolded around 10 PM on Sunday along 16th Main Road, connecting BTM Layout and the Jayadeva Junction area. A commuter's video footage of the trio swiftly spread across social media platforms, triggering widespread public outrage and condemnation. The footage clearly showed two of the riders without helmets, blatantly violating basic road safety norms.
Acting on their own initiative (suo motu), the Mico Layout traffic police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the doctors. The charges include rash and negligent riding on a public way that endangers human life or safety, alongside penalties for specific street offenses and public nuisance.
Police Investigation and Confession
Utilizing the vehicle registration number (KA-04JS-8028), authorities traced the bike to its owner, identified as Dhanush, aged 30, from Yeshwantpur. Dhanush is employed at Sapthagiri Medical College in Chikkabanavara. With his cooperation, police summoned the other two individuals involved.
These were Apoorva, also known as Prapurna, a 30-year-old from Bommanahalli working at Vydehi Hospital, and Avinash, 37, residing in MC Layout and associated with Chamundeshwari Medical College in Channapatna, Bengaluru South district.
Upon questioning, all three confessed to their actions. They explained to officers that they had been celebrating the successful completion of their MS in Orthopaedics at a local bar and restaurant. In a reckless move, Avinash took a half-emptied beer bottle with him as they departed. He then rode as a pillion passenger, holding the bottle, while Dhanush drove and Apoorva occupied the other pillion seat.
Broader Crackdown on Traffic Violations
This incident coincides with a major week-long enforcement drive by Bengaluru traffic police aimed at enhancing road safety. Conducted from March 16 to March 22, the special operation targeted drunk driving and over-speeding across the city.
Officers from 53 traffic police stations conducted intensive checks, inspecting a total of 45,568 vehicles. The campaign resulted in 634 cases registered against individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. Additionally, 122 cases were filed for over-speeding violations. Authorities collected approximately Rs 1.3 lakh in fines from offenders during this period.
The case against the three doctors underscores a serious disregard for traffic laws, especially concerning given their medical backgrounds. It highlights ongoing challenges in promoting road discipline, even among educated professionals, amidst broader police efforts to curb reckless driving in the city.
