Actor Vivek Oberoi took to Twitter after he was fined by the Mumbai Traffic Police for riding his bike without a helmet on Valentine’s Day, with his wife.
Vivek posted the apology on his Twitter handle and thanked the Mumbai Police for making him realise his mistake. The actor wrote, “Pyaar humein kis mod pe le aaya! Nikle they nayi bike par hum aur hamari jaan, bina helmet ke kat gaya chalaan! Riding without a helmet? Mumbai police will do a checkmate! Thank u @mumbaipolice for making me realise that safety is always most important. Be safe,Wear a helmet & a mask (sic).”
Pyaar humein kis mod pe le aaya!Nikle they nayi bike par hum aur hamari jaan, bina helmet ke kat gaya chalaan!Riding without a helmet?Mumbai police will do a checkmate!Thank u @mumbaipolice for making me realise that safety is always most important. Be safe,Wear a helmet & a mask
— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) February 20, 2021
An FIR was also registered against him on Friday for not wearing a mask in public. With coronavirus cases rising again in Maharashtra, the administration has ramped up corrective measures. The case was registered against the actor at Juhu Police Station, an official said, according to news agency PTI.
Vivek had posted a video on Valentine’s day where he is seen riding his new Harley Davidson with wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi riding pillion. He wrote, “What a start of this lovely valentine’s day with Main, Meri patni aur woh! A refreshing joyride indeed!” The actor is seen excited for his new bike in the video. He then takes it for a spin with his wife. Vivek’s is seen riding around Mumbai without wearing a helmet or a mask.
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