‘100-horn’ bike seized during Kanwar Yatra, video sparks debate among netizens

A video circulating on social media shows a motorcycle fitted with what is claimed to be more than 100 horns, which Uttarakhand Police have allegedly seized during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. The footage shows a policeman riding the modified motorcycle towards a police station, where it is expected to be kept for further investigation.

The claims about the seizure and the number of horns fitted on the motorcycle could not be independently verified from the video.

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Video of modified bike goes viral

The viral footage shows the heavily modified motorcycle being ridden by a police officer to a police station. The vehicle is seen fitted with a large number of horns, with the video claiming that there are more than 100.

The footage has sparked reactions on Instagram, with users commenting on the extent of the modification and raising concerns over noise pollution.

Users raise noise pollution concerns

One user described the motorcycle as the "mother of all modification", while another questioned the use of such modifications during the religious procession.

Several comments also criticised the use of loud horns and questioned whether religious processions should be conducted within the framework of existing rules and laws.

One user wrote that rules and laws should apply to religious activities as well, while another questioned whether action would also be taken against people allegedly creating chaos on roads.

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Questions over conduct during Kanwar Yatra

Some users argued that participants in the Kanwar Yatra should follow rules and regulations, while others criticised what they described as excessive modifications and disruptive behaviour.

The reactions also included calls for strict action against vehicles and people found violating the law, along with concerns over whether such practices undermine the religious nature of the Kanwar Yatra.

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