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Bengaluru Viral Video: Bengaluru never fails to surprise, but this time, it wasn’t the traffic jams that caught everyone’s eye. A video from the city’s Roopena Agrahara area is going viral after a pillion rider was spotted wearing a frying pan instead of a helmet. Yes, a frying pan. The bizarre sight left people on the road and even traffic cops completely shocked. The man, sitting confidently behind the rider, had balanced the kitchen utensil on his head like it was some sort of certified helmet.

The clip was shared on X by @karnatakaportf, who wrote, “The sight left onlookers and traffic cops equally stunned, as the rider confidently balanced his kitchen utensil like it was an ISI-certified helmet. But let’s be real, this isn’t just funny, it’s frightening. A frying pan can flip an omelette, not save a skull.”

While the video may have given many a good laugh online, the post came with a serious message, mocking that such jugaad can be dangerous. It further warned, “Helmets aren’t optional fashion accessories or props for viral reels they’re lifesavers. So, to every creative soul out there: skip the jugaad, wear a helmet. Because the only thing tougher than Bengaluru traffic… is your head after it hits the road." In short, being funny online might get you views, but safety should never be a joke.

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The video shared two days ago received 361k views from social media users. While many users shared laughs, others were quick to warn about safety. "Only in Bengaluru can traffic get so wild that cookware turns into protective gear. The man really said, “Safety first, breakfast later.” Imagine the cops trying not to laugh while writing that challan, it’s peak Indian innovation on a budget," a user wrote.

"There are 99 ways to die in this traffic, but not wearing a helmet is not one of them. We cannot digest the fact that we wear helmets and someone else doesn't. Also, police, who almost never take FIR for real crimes, are very eager to collect fines from people," a second user wrote. "How is it peak Bengaluru? Not everything that happens in Bengaluru is a peak moment. It is a peak dehati moment that happened in Bengaluru," added a third user.

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"He probably grabbed it from a street vendor after spotting cops at the next junction," wrote a fourth user. "Meanwhile, his mother is looking for utensils at home," joked another user. "Nobody dies at the speed of 10 km/hr. At this speed, you can fry an omelette while driving too," added another user.

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