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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Sonu Sood breaks silence after facing flak for riding bike without helmet in Spiti: ‘Was part of script'
Actor Sonu Sood has been facing backlash for a video of him riding a bike in Spiti Valley without wearing a helmet and other safety gear, prompting the Spiti police to plan action against him. Now, Sonu has stepped forward to clarify that the video was actually part of a scripted scene. Also read: Sonu Sood faces flak for riding bike without helmet and safety gear; Spiti police to take action On Tuesday, Sonu took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to clarify the controversy surrounding a video of him riding a bike without a helmet. The video caught everyone's attention on Monday. He revealed that the footage was old and part of a scripted scene, not a real-life incident. This time, Sonu also shared a video of himself riding a bike while wearing a helmet, showcasing his responsible side. Sharing the video, Sonu wrote, 'Safety First. (Helmet emoji). We always abide by the laws, an old clip without the helmet was a part of our script. So kindly ignore. RIDE SAFE. RIDE SMART. ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET,' he added. On Monday, Sonu came under scrutiny for riding a bike in Spiti Valley without wearing a helmet and other safety gear. The timing of the incident drew added criticism, as Sonu had recently advocated for road safety, and his wife had also been injured in a car accident earlier this year. An Instagram page shared multiple videos of Sonu's Spiti trip, including clips of him riding a bike shirtless and wearing goggles. The clip shows Sonu riding through snow-capped mountains with a bunch of bikers while shirtless, in shorts, with a pair of sunglasses on. Following widespread criticism online, the Spiti Valley police took to X to announce that they would be taking legal action against Sonu. Spiti police released a note on X stating that they will take action against Sonu. Their statement reads, 'A video is going viral on social media in which a Bollywood actor is seen violating traffic rules in Lahaul-Spiti district. According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023.' 'However, the task of investigating the authenticity has been handed over to DySP Headquarters, Kyelang. Whatever necessary action is required as per the law, it will be taken by the district police. District Police Lahaul-Spiti appeals to all citizens and tourists to follow traffic rules and adopt disciplined and responsible behaviour,' the note further read.
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sonu Sood lands in trouble for riding without helmet in Spiti; police set to take action
Sonu Sood faces criticism after a video surfaced showing him riding a bike shirtless and without a helmet in Spiti Valley, despite his recent road safety advocacy. The viral video prompted backlash from netizens questioning his responsibility. Spiti police have responded, announcing an investigation and promising legal action for the apparent traffic violations. Actor Sonu Sood is under fire for riding a bike without a helmet or safety gear in Spiti Valley—despite recently advocating for road safety . Several videos shared by an Instagram page show the actor riding shirtless with just his goggles on. The clips quickly went viral, drawing criticism from netizens. In response, the Spiti police announced on X (formerly Twitter) that legal action will be taken. Viral Video Sparks Backlash A video shared on Instagram three days ago shows Sonu Sood riding through the snow-capped mountains of Spiti, shirtless and in shorts, wearing only a pair of sunglasses as he cruises alongside a group of bikers. The text on the video reads, 'Yeh Spiti hai…yahan sirf asli log chalte hain..(This is Spiti, only genuine people are welcome here).' Netizens Question His Responsibility Although other videos show Sonu Sood wearing a helmet, the one that went viral on social media was the clip where he was seen riding without any safety gear. While one user wrote, 'Pls wear riding gears n helmet …you've been a great example of kindness and inspiration. Pls don't encourage riding without helmet n proper gears in terrain like these', another one added, 'So called Star riding without helmet and gears'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 40대 이상이고 PC가 있으세요? 그럼 이 게임을 정말 좋아하실 거예요! Sea of Conquest 플레이하기 Undo One person questioned, 'So will @himachalpolice take any action on @SonuSood for riding naked without a helmet in Spiti? No protective gear, no clothes — for god knows what he is trying to promote. Are celebrities above the law? @splahhp #HimachalPradesh.' Police Respond, Investigation Underway Spiti police released a note on X stating that they will take action against Sonu. Their statement reads, 'A video is going viral on social media in which a Bollywood actor is seen violating traffic rules in Lahaul-Spiti district. According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023.' The note further reads, 'However, the task of investigating the authenticity has been handed over to DySP Headquarters, Kyelang. Whatever necessary action is required as per the law, it will be taken by the district police. District Police Lahaul-Spiti appeals to all citizens and tourists to follow traffic rules and adopt disciplined and responsible behaviour.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
