“Pyaar Humein Kis Mod Pe Le Aaya…”: Vivek Oberoi On Mumbai Police Case

Mumbai:

Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi took to Twitter with a brief poem and a dig at himself on Saturday afternoon, a day after Mumbai Police filed a FIR in opposition to him for using a motorbike with out each a helmet (as mandated by legislation) and face masks (required coronavirus security protocol).

“Pyaar humein kis mod pe le aaya! Nikle they nayi bike par hum aur hamari jaan, bina helmet ke kat gaya chalaan (Look where love has left us… we started our journey on a new bike, but were without a helmet and ended up paying a fine),” Mr Oberoi tweeted.

“Riding without a helmet? Mumbai Police will do a checkmate! Thank you Mumbai Police, for making me realise that safety is always most important. Be safe… wear a helmet and face mask,” he added.

Pyaar humein kis mod pe le aaya!Nikle they nayi bike par hum aur hamari jaan, bina helmet ke kat gaya chalaan!Riding with no helmet?Mumbai police will do a checkmate!Thank u @mumbaipolice for making me realise that security is all the time most necessary. Be protected,Wear a helmet & a masks

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) February 20, 2021

On Friday {a photograph} of Mr Oberoi and his spouse, Priyanka Alva Oberoi, using a Harley Davidson motorbike on Valentine’s Day was broadly shared on social media.

The {photograph} was from a video shared on-line by Mr Oberoi, and within the picture neither he nor his spouse had been carrying helmets or face masks.

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What a begin of this beautiful valentine’s day with Main, Meri patni aur woh! A refreshing joyride certainly!
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.@harleydavidson#WohAaGayi#HarleyDavidson#valentinespecial#loveforbikes#bikesofinstagram#loveandwheels#vroomValentinepic.twitter.com/THXrBllOVi

— Vivek Anand Oberoi (@vivekoberoi) February 14, 2021

Mumbai – the Indian metropolis worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic – has recorded a worrying surge in circumstances over the previous few days.

Earlier at present, information company PTI reported that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had logged almost 3,000 new circumstances in 24 hours, and that over 1,300 buildings had been sealed.

On Friday metropolis authorities issued strict guidelines and reminded folks to put on face masks always when in public and keep social distancing.

Both Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Home Minister Ajit Pawar have harassed on the significance of face masks, warning of strict motion in opposition to these caught with out them.

Mr Thackeray this week warned of harsh penalties, together with re-imposition of lockdowns, if folks proceed to not put on masks and eschew social distancing.

“It is up to the people of the state to decide if they want a lockdown or live freely with some restrictions. Wear face masks and avoid crowds or else…” Mr Thackeray mentioned.

Mumbai Police’s FIR in opposition to Mr Oberoi is underneath a number of sections, together with that claiming a “negligent act likely to spread infection of disease”; underneath the legislation he could be punished with a six-month jail time period.

A wonderful of Rs 500 – for not carrying a helmet – has additionally been levied.

With enter from PTI