Human Rights Commission takes action against stuntmen demanding action against them
Dangerous stunts and racing on Dehradun roads: Human Rights Commission issues notice to SSP, seeks report
“Stunting not only violates traffic rules, but also threatens citizens’ right to life”
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission has taken a serious view of the ongoing dangerous stunts, speeding, racing, and blatant violations of traffic rules on the city’s roads. Based on a newspaper report titled “Stunt performers are unstoppable from violating traffic rules; police are failing to crack down on stunt performers despite numerous fines being issued to those without helmets,” a public interest complaint was submitted to the Commission by social, RTI, and human rights activist Bhupendra Kumar Laxmi.
The complaint stated that some individuals are performing dangerous stunts, speeding, and racing on motorcycles and other vehicles on Dehradun’s public roads. This poses a serious threat to the lives and property of ordinary citizens, women, children, students, senior citizens, and other drivers.
The issue of Article 21 rights was also raised.
The complainant did not limit the matter to mere violation of traffic rules, but described it as a serious matter related to citizens’ fundamental rights and human rights. The complaint clearly stated that:
“This situation affects the right to life and movement in a safe environment guaranteed to citizens under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.”
The complaint further stated that if effective control over such elements is not being established despite repeated complaints and news reports, an impartial investigation into the reasons for this is necessary. Dangerous stunts and racing on public roads pose a risk of major accidents and loss of life at any time.
Human Rights Commission Takes Cognizance
Acting on the complaint, Acting Chairman Girdhar Singh Dharmshaktu of the Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Dehradun.
The Commission’s action, citing the complaint as based on a newspaper report, has asked the Senior Superintendent of Police, Dehradun, to submit his side/report. According to the Commission’s records, the notice was issued on August 4, 2026, and the case file is to be submitted on the scheduled date of November 5, 2026.
Demand for a Special Campaign Against Stunt Carriers
The complainant requested the Commission to regularly monitor sensitive routes in Dehradun using CCTV, drones, and speed cameras. A special campaign should be launched against those engaging in dangerous stunts and racing, and strict action should be taken as per the rules. Legal action should be taken against those who repeatedly violate traffic rules, including suspension/revocation of driving licenses and vehicle seizure.
The complaint also demanded that if police negligence, lack of effective patrolling, or laxity in action is observed in any area, the relevant officials should be held accountable.
The Commission’s action raises hope
Complainant Bhupendra Kumar Laxmi says that compliance with traffic rules is not limited to issuing challans, but rather concerns every citizen’s right to life, safety, and safe travel on the roads.
The Human Rights Commission’s taking cognizance of the matter and summoning a response from the Senior Superintendent of Police has raised hopes that effective and concrete action will be taken at the police level to ensure the safety of ordinary citizens on the streets of Dehradun.
Satyameva Jayate.