Belagavi: Murgod police cracked down on youths after videos of dangerous jeep and bike wheeling, performed during the birthday celebrations of rowdy sheeter Suresh Bhajantri, went viral. The stunts were done on State Highway-20 near Nuggenatti Cross on Feb 2 and uploaded on social media.Once the videos drew attention, police seized 11 vehicles, including three jeeps and eight two-wheelers.
The accused are rowdy sheeter Suresh Bhajantri of Yaragatti; Jagadish Bhajantri of Koujalagi in Gokak taluk; Manjunath Nadumani of Sattigeri in Yaragatti; Vinayak Chikkaladinni of Gilihosur in Gokak; Ravi Dasappanavar of Yarazarvi; Ravi Alajja; and Vinayak Pulli of Budigoppa.Cases were registered against the drivers for rash and negligent driving, obstructing the road, and carrying passengers beyond permitted capacity. Police also booked Bhajantri for allegedly instigating the stunt drivers and being present at the spot.The case was registered at Murgod police station.
