Chennai Police Arrest 16 Persons for Bike Race, Seize 11 Vehicles

Chennai: Greater Chennai police have arrested 16 persons and seized 11 two-wheelers following complaints of bike racing and rash driving near Valluvar Kottam in Nungambakkam on Sunday.

Besides, the police also carried out vehicle checks and seized 56 two-wheelers without number plates and separate teams had been formed to arrest the remaining persons involved in bike racing.

The police received complaints that 15 to 20 persons were involved in a bike race and wheeling near Valluvar Kottam threatening the lives and safety of people using the road. The accused persons drove the vehicles at a high speed in a dangerous and careless manner. The police warned of severe action on persons involved in racing and wheeling on the roads.