Police step up action against late night stunts, viral dance gatherings at Hi-Tec City

Following a series of social media videos showing drag races, bike stunts and dance gatherings on key arterial roads at Hi-Tec City, the Cyberabad police have stepped up security to curb dangerous and prohibited activities in the area.

The stretch around Café Niloufer and near T-Hub in Knowledge City has emerged as a recurring hotspot for late-night incidents involving reckless driving and stunts. Police say the growing ‘reel culture’ has encouraged some youngsters to treat these busy roads as informal racing and performance zones, posing serious risks to commuters and residents.

A special enforcement drive is now being carried out from Friday to Sunday, with heightened surveillance continuing on weekdays as well, to prevent youth from engaging in such activities. So far, 60 bikes, five cameras and a drone have been seized, and at least four cases have been registered against those involved in dangerous stunts, Raidurgam Inspector Ch. Venkanna said. Those participating in dance performances have been counselled, and some parents have also been counselled in cases involving minors.

Cyberabad police have stepped up security to curb dangerous and prohibited activities in stretch around Café Niloufer and near T-Hub in Knowledge City
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Concerns escalated last week after videos circulated online showing large crowds gathered outside Gowra Palladium. Young individuals were seen taking turns to perform to loud music at the centre of a circle formed by onlookers, many recording the scenes with mobile phone flashlights on. At the same time, bike and auto stunts were performed on the adjacent road, leading to traffic disruption and public safety concerns.

Speaking to The Hindu, Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh said the incidents pointed to a broader demand among the area’s growing population of students and young professionals for shared cultural and social spaces. He suggested that the government could consider developing designated public squares, similar to those in other countries, where meaningful activities could be organised in a regulated manner.

“The demand is clearly there, and we have not objected to youth gathering for skits or performances,” Mr. Ramesh said. “What is not acceptable are prohibited activities that disturb peace or endanger lives. Creative expression will not be discouraged, but activities staged solely to create social media content at the cost of public safety will not be tolerated. Strict action is being taken to ensure such incidents do not recur.”

Following the viral videos last weekend, Cyberabad police have deployed at least 30 personnel at the location and intensified monitoring to deter unlawful behaviour.