BIKER HELD FOR STUNTS, SAYS DIDN’T WANT TO BREAK RULES

MUMBAI: Bandra police arrested a biker and an assistant director on Sunday for rash driving on the basis of a video that was circulated on social media in which the 33-year-old is seen doing stunts. Shah, who is out on bail, has said he is a professional racer and did not intend to break any laws.

The police first “received” a video of Shah doing wheelies in August. “We took suo moto action and registered an FIR,” said an officer familiar with the case.

During the course of their investigation, the police realised Shah has more than 23,000 followers on Instagram. According to the police, Shah’s stunts could have encouraged others to break traffic rules. “He has many followers on the internet, and off the portal also, he is a famous racer who also does stunts. When the video was seen, we started putting barricades on the road leading to Reclamation and at Reclamation,” said an officer.

Shah, who was released on bail right after being arrested on Sunday, told HT, “I am a professional racer and have taken part in racing events in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Amby Valley etc. When I did the stunt on a public road in Mumbai, I was not aware that it could be a crime. I will not repeat the act again and my intention was not to send any wrong message to the youth.”

Shah’s credits as an assistant director include Hrithik Roshanstarrer Kaabil and director Sanjay Gupta’s Shootout at Wadala.