Sohail Khan breaks silence on riding a bike without helmet in viral video

Actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan was recently surrounded by controversy after a video of him riding a bike on the streets of Mumbai late at night went viral. What caught everyone`s attention was that he was seen without a helmet, violating traffic laws. Now the actor has shared a very crucial message for all the bike riders, urging all of them to make sure to always wear helmets while riding a bike. 

Sohail justifies not wearing a helmet

Sohail took to Instagram to admit that although he himself sometimes avoids wearing a helmet because he suffers from claustrophobia, he noted that this is no excuse.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sharing a photo of himself on a bike, Sohail wrote in the caption, "I would like to request all the bike riders, please wear helmets. I avoid wearing them at times as i feel claustrophobic but that’s no excuse to not wear one. (sic)."

Sohail Khan apologises

He went on to reveal his passion for riding, recalling his journey, which commenced with the BMX cycles and slowly moved on to bikes. "Riding has always been my passion since childhood. It began with BMX cycles, and now I ride bikes," he added. 

He also shared his secret to cutting the risk of riding the bike without a helmet, adding, "I mostly ride late nights when there is not much traffic to cut risks, too at a slow pace and with my car following me."

Sohail further assured the fellow riders that he will make a genuine effort to overcome his claustrophobia and wear a helmet on a regular basis.

Offering his sincere apologies, he went on to pen, "My sincere apologies to the traffic authorities, and I assure them that I will follow all the rules henceforth."

He also appreciated all the riders who believe in following the rules and always make sure to wear a helmet.

"I salute all the riders for wearing their helmets at all times despite the discomfort, as it is necessary for our safety. It is better to be safe than sorry. Once again, I am really sorry," the post concluded.

(With inputs from IANS)