GUWAHATI: In a crackdown on reckless bike stunts, Gorchuk Police have arrested Bijoy Munda, a resident of Nagaon, and detained Rakesh Mondal, the owner of the bike used in the incident. The stunt, performed on Sunday, December 22, involved Munda and a young woman, Khushi Rai, and caused significant public disturbance.
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The incident, reminiscent of a famous movie scene featuring high-speed bike stunts, was executed with blatant disregard for safety, endangering lives on city roads.
The incident drew the attention of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, resulting in immediate action from the police. Speaking to GPlus, a traffic official from Gorchuk Police Station said, "Both of them are in custody. Further investigation is on."
Despite the arrests, authorities continue to face challenges in curbing such reckless behaviour on Guwahati's streets.