Trending: Actor Sonu Sood rides a motorcycle without a helmet; faces backlash

The viral video shows the actor riding a bike without a helmet in Spiti Valley, prompting a response from the police.

Actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood was recently seen riding a motorcycle in Spiti Valley but without a helmet. The video of the same has now gone viral on the internet, where he has been receiving backlash from netizens.

Sonu Sood rides a bike in Spiti Valley with a helmet.

Sonu Sood, an actor and philanthropist, is facing backlash from netizens after a video of him riding a bike without a helmet in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, went viral on the internet. Previously, he advocated for road safety and responsible travel. In the video, the actor is seen shirtless, wearing sunglasses and leading a group of bikes through the Valley without safety gear. The clip was shared by an Instagram account Ride With Victor. However, other videos on the same handle show the actor wearing proper safety equipment, including a helmet, during parts of the ride.

The incident sparks a debate online.

The video, which shows Sonu Sood riding a bike without a helmet, has drawn the most attention and sparked a debate online. One X user questioned the disregard for road safety rules and wrote, “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?” Responding to the criticism, the Lahaul-Spiti police issued an official statement confirming that they were looking into the matter. “A video is going viral on social media in which a Bollywood actor is seen violating traffic rules in the Lahaul-Spiti district. According to preliminary information, the video appears to be from the year 2023. The task of investigating its authenticity has been handed over to DSP, Headquarters, Kyelang,”

Watch the viral video here:

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Netizens react to the viral video.

The Lahaul-Spiti police’s statement further read, “Necessary action, as per the law, will be taken by the district police. The Lahaul-Spiti district police appeal to all citizens and tourists to follow traffic rules and adopt disciplined and responsible behaviour.” One user wrote, “Let there be some enjoyment too- He is not harming anybody. Stop this constant hatefulness. Live your life, bro. This is not a concern but sheer jealousy.” Another wrote, “Leave him alone! He is a great guy, I hear, and he is not hurting anyone. Please focus on the real culprits.” A third user commented, “What a foolish thing to do. Attention seeking behavior.”