PUTRA Bridge in Putrajaya is considered to be a major landmark in the nation's administrative capital, whose elegant cable-stayed structure looks spectacular in photos.
A viral video showing two high-powered motorcycles being ridden dangerously on the bridge has set social media alight, with many questioning what exactly the riders thought they were doing.
Were superbikers really caught on video pulling dangerous stunts on Putra Bridge in Putrajaya?
Verdict:
TRUE
Two superbike riders were identified after a video went viral on social media showing them performing what appeared to be dangerous riding on Putra Bridge, Putrajaya, with the incident believed to have occurred at 12.30am on April 19.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said his team detected the viral social media post and conducted initial investigations that led to the identification of one of the riders.
A 31-year-old man subsequently presented himself at the Putrajaya District Police Traffic Station to assist with investigations, confirming he was the owner of one of the motorcycles involved and that the incident had taken place as shown in the video.
A second rider, aged 33, was also arrested, and two high-powered motorcycles linked to the incident were seized.
Initial investigations suggested the group had gathered at the location to produce social media content rather than to race, though Mohd Zamzuri said further investigations were ongoing to determine the actual purpose of the gathering.
"It is understood that this was the first time the group had gathered at that location, which is near Masjid Putra," he said in a statement.
Statements were recorded from both men, who were released on police bail.
The case is being investigated under Section 81 of the Road Transport Act 1987.
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