Biker turns tables in Thane: Chases cop after helmet fine, gets officer penalised in viral video

The viral footage captured a charged confrontation between the constable and the biker.

A Thane traffic constable ended up on the wrong side of the law this week when he was fined ₹2,000 for riding a friend’s scooter without following road safety rules.

The incident came to light after a viral video showed a heated argument between a scooter rider, caught travelling without a helmet in near Ambika Nagar, Wagle Estate, and a traffic constable who was riding another two-wheeler with an unclear number plate, prompting police to take action against both.

According to reports in media, on October 27, traffic police issued a challan to the constable for four violations — riding without a valid driving licence, missing side mirrors, an obscured number plate, and unauthorised stickers resembling official insignia. Each offence carried a fine of ₹500.

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The viral footage captured a charged confrontation between the constable and the biker. In the footage, the man is seen accusing the constable of riding a scooter with an incorrect front number plate. Police later clarified that while the rear number plate was clear, the front plate was not, and action was taken accordingly, reported PTI.

Further in the video, the constable is seen arguing defensively, claiming the scooter was "being towed". However, this explanation failed to stand up during the internal inquiry.

DCP (traffic) Pankaj Shirsat was quoted by The Times of India as saying: "The constable was penalised for using a private vehicle without compliance. His claim that the vehicle was being towed was found to be misleading," he said. Meanwhile, officials said action was also initiated against the biker for his helmet violation and for obstructing a public servant on duty. The incident prompted the traffic department to issue an internal directive reminding compliance with laws is mandatory for all.