Youth performing wheelies and racing; commuters demand police action
Hyderabad, November 28, 2025 – The Rethibowli to Attapur road stretch has become a dangerous playground for reckless youth performing bike stunts for social media reels every night, putting innocent commuters at serious risk.
Nightly Menace
Residents and regular commuters report that groups of youngsters gather on this stretch every night to perform:
- Wheelies on high-speed motorcycles
- Illegal bike racing
- Dangerous stunts for Instagram reels and social media content
- Reckless maneuvers endangering other road users
Public Safety Concerns
“Let them risk their own lives if they want, but why should they harm other commuters who are traveling peacefully?” questioned an angry resident. “These boys have turned a busy road into their personal stunt arena.”
The stretch witnesses significant traffic throughout the evening and night, with families, working professionals, and senior citizens using the route. The sudden appearance of stunt-performing bikers creates panic and has led to several near-miss accidents.
Demand for Police Action
Citizens are demanding that police tighten surveillance on this stretch and take strict action against such reckless behavior. Specific demands include:
- Increased police patrolling during night hours
- Setting up checkpoints to deter stunt riding
- Booking cases against violators under relevant traffic laws
- Seizing vehicles used for dangerous stunts
- Awareness campaigns about legal consequences
Growing Drug Concerns
Adding to law enforcement challenges, locals report that Attapur has also become a hub for drug activity, with marijuana (ganja) being readily available in the area. The combination of reckless youth, dangerous stunts, and drug availability has created a volatile situation requiring urgent intervention.
Legal Consequences
Under the Motor Vehicles Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), such activities can attract:
- Heavy fines for rash and negligent driving
- License suspension or cancellation
- Vehicle seizure
- Criminal charges if accidents occur
- Imprisonment in serious cases
Social Media Craze
The dangerous trend reflects the growing obsession among youth to create viral content on Instagram, TikTok, and other platforms, often without considering the risks to themselves or others.
Experts warn that the pursuit of likes, views, and followers is pushing youngsters toward increasingly risky behavior, with little thought for legal or safety consequences.
Social activists emphasize that parents must also take responsibility for monitoring their children’s activities, especially when they take bikes out late at night.
“Parents should ask where their children are going at night and what they’re doing. If we see these reels on their social media, we should act immediately,” said a community leader.
With the Rethibowli-Attapur stretch becoming a nightly danger zone, residents are calling for immediate police intervention to restore safety and order.
Until authorities take decisive action, innocent commuters remain at risk from youth prioritizing social media fame over public safety and the law.
