Bengaluru: Beer in hand, tripling, no helmets: 3 doctors booked after video goes viral

Three doctors in Bengaluru have been booked after a viral video showed them triple riding, skipping helmets, and drinking on a moving bike, prompting police to act suo motu for traffic violations.

Post Published By: Ayushi Bisht

Updated : 24 March 2026, 9:58 PM IST

Three doctors in Bengaluru have been booked for traffic violations

Bengaluru: Three doctors in Bengaluru have been booked for traffic violations after a video showing them riding recklessly on a two-wheeler went viral on social media.

The incident, which drew widespread criticism online, prompted the police to register a case suo motu.

Reckless Riding Caught on Camera

The video showed the trio riding triple on a public road without following basic safety norms. Two of them were not wearing helmets, while one pillion rider, despite wearing a helmet, was seen holding and drinking from what appeared to be a beer bottle.

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The incident reportedly occurred around 10 pm on Sunday on a busy stretch between BTM Layout and Jayadeva Junction.

Doctors Identified, Admit to Act

Police identified the individuals as Dhanush (30), Apoorva alias Prapurna (30), and Avinash (37), all medical professionals who had recently completed their MS in Orthopaedics.

According to officials, the three had gathered at a bar to celebrate and later left the premises together. During the ride, one of them carried a partially consumed beer bottle, which was visible in the viral clip.

Case Registered for Traffic Violations

Acting on the video evidence, the Bengaluru Traffic Police registered an FIR for rash and negligent riding, endangering public safety, and other related offences.

Using the vehicle registration details, police traced the owner and summoned all three individuals. They reportedly admitted to their actions during questioning.

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Road Safety Drive Intensified

The incident comes amid a broader crackdown on traffic violations in the city. In a recent week-long enforcement drive, authorities inspected over 45,000 vehicles and booked hundreds of cases related to drunk driving and over-speeding.

Officials say such measures aim to improve road safety and deter reckless behaviour on city roads.

Public Reaction and Safety Concerns

The viral video sparked outrage among citizens, with many raising concerns about road safety and responsible conduct, especially by professionals.

Authorities have reiterated the importance of following traffic rules, warning that strict action will be taken against violators.