New Delhi, February 17 A motorcyclist attempted dangerous stunts on a busy road in central Delhi to celebrate India's victory over Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup, following which he was detained by the police, an official said on Tuesday.
A group of angry commuters also gathered around the motorcyclist after he stopped, but the police intervened and controlled the situation.
On February 15, around 11:30 pm, the police received information about a motorcyclist riding recklessly and negligently on Bada Bazar Road in Old Rajender Nagar, posing a serious threat to public safety, they added.
The motorcyclist was identified as Mohit Sharma, a resident of Old Rajender Nagar. Police personnel reached the spot and apprehended the motorcyclist along with his motorcycle, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central District) Anant Mittal said.
During interrogation, Mohit revealed that he was performing motorcycle stunts to celebrate India's victory over Pakistan in a cricket match, the official said.
"In his excitement, he rode the motorcycle on a public road without regard for the safety of pedestrians and other road users," he added.
Police also found that the motorcyclist was not wearing a protective helmet at the time of the incident. A large crowd gathered at the spot, and the situation turned volatile, with several individuals attempting to physically assault the motorcyclist out of anger over his reckless behavior.
Sensing the possibility of mob violence, the police promptly intervened, shielded the motorcyclist from the aggressive crowd, dispersed the crowd, and safely escorted him from the area, the DCP said.