Published 20:07 IST, February 24th 2021

Vivek Oberoi gives a twist to 'Pawri Ho Rahi Hai' meme after being fined

Vivek Oberoi who was recently fined by the police for not wearing a helmet while riding a bike took to his Twitter handle to share a video on 'Pawri' trend

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Actor Vivek Oberoi who was recently fined by police for t wearing a helmet while riding a bike took to his Twitter handle to share a video — giving a twist to viral 'Pawri Ho Rahi Hai' trend. Vivek in video is seen flaunting his two bikes and later shows his 'challan' (also called Pawti in Marathi) that police gave him.

A First Information Report was registered here against Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi on Friday for t using a mask after he shared a video of a ride on motorbike with his wife on Valentine's Day.  video shared by actor on social media showed him riding a brand-new motorbike without wearing eir a helmet or face mask.

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With coronavirus cases again rising in Maharashtra, city ministration h warned on Thursday to prosecute those who violate mandatory mask rule. case was registered against actor at Juhu Police Station, an official said.

FIR was registered against him under IPC sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and 269 (Negligent act likely to spre infection of disease dangerous to life) alongwith provisions of Maharashtra COVID -19 Precautionary Measures 2020 and Motor Vehicles Act, official said.

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Besides, a fine of Rs 500 was also imposed on him for t wearing a helmet, official ded. Under both IPC sections 188 and 269, an offender can be punished with upto six months in jail or fine or both.

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(With PTI inputs)

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20:07 IST, February 24th 2021