The police on Sunday (August 9, 2026) night booked nine youths on charges of creating a public nuisance and performing risky stunts on motorbikes during a birthday celebration on a public road at Indukuru village in Mudigubba mandal of Sri Sathya Sai district.

Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar said the youths gathered in a public place to celebrate their friend’s birthday with cake-cutting. Later, they started performing dangerous bike stunts, causing inconvenience to residents and other commuters.

The Mudigubba circle police detained the youths for questioning. A case was registered against all nine. The SP said stringent action would be taken against repeat offences.

Three arrested near Puttaparthi days earlier

The case is the second in the district in a week. The police had arrested three youths for performing dangerous bike stunts on the Puttaparthi bypass road on Wednesday (August 5, 2026).

They were identified as Sheikh Umar Farooq, 20, Sheikh Sameer, 19, and Vakkala Gnaneshwar alias Nani, 23. According to the police, the three were found performing stunts in violation of traffic regulations, causing inconvenience and concern among commuters.

Mr. Satish Kumar said the arrests were made as part of a special drive against bike stunts, wheeling and illegal racing on public roads. Cases were registered against the three under the relevant provisions of law.

The parents of the three were called to the police station and counselled along with their children. The SP said the exercise was intended to sensitise families about road safety and responsible conduct by young riders. The police would continue to take strict action against violations that endanger road users, he said.