A display of recklessness was seen in Trichy, Tamil Nadu, as a young man was captured on video riding a motorbike atop the road divider, defying traffic norms and risking lives in the process.

The viral footage showcased the individual navigating the Kollidam river bridge, amidst heavy vehicular movement, exhibiting a brazen disregard for safety protocols.

The incident occurred on May 23 during the 'Mutharaiyar Sathaya Vizha', commemorating the birth anniversary of Perumbidugu Muthuraiyar.

As part of the festivities, numerous youngsters from the community paid homage by adorning his statue in Trichy and participating in a motorbike procession.

Despite imposed restrictions by law enforcement, eyewitnesses reported numerous instances of bike stunts and reckless speeding on the city's roads.

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Following the circulation of the video on various social media platforms, local residents voiced demands for authorities to take stringent action against the individual responsible for the perilous bike stunt.

This incident resembles a similar occurrence in Bengaluru, where a video depicting a man precariously riding a bike with a woman seated on his lap on a flyover went viral. Prompted by public outcry, law enforcement successfully identified and located the duo after the video gained widespread attention.

In the footage, the woman was observed seated one-sided on the rider's lap, gripping his neck with her hands. The incident purportedly unfolded on the Hebbal flyover in north Bengaluru.

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