Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a recent Instagram post, after which he found himself in the news for all the wrong reasons as he was riding pillion on a bike without wearing a helmet.
According to the Indian media reports, the post, which expressed gratitude towards the unknown rider who helped him beat the notorious Mumbai traffic, gathered all the attention for the traffic rules violation.
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The picture attracted criticism when it was pointed out that both Amitabh Bachchan and the rider were seen without helmets. A concerned citizen, tweeting from the handle Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru, raised the issue and tagged the Mumbai Police, urging them to take note of the traffic violation.
The Mumbai Police promptly replied: We have shared this with traffic branch.
Missing helmets for both rider and pillion. @MumbaiPolice please take note!
— Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru (@east_bengaluru) May 15, 2023
This is a lesson for everyone that no one is above the law and rules are made to be followed for the safety and security of the people, regardless of their stature or influence. Rules and regulations are in place to ensure the safety and security of individuals, and adherence to them is essential.