An FIR has reportedly been registered in Mumbai against Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi for not using a mask during a bike ride with wife Priyanka Alva Oberoi on Valentine's Day. The case was registered against the actor at Juhu police station, an official said. A video shared by the actor on social media showed him riding a brand-new motorbike without either a helmet nor a face mask.
The official revealed that a fine of Rs 500 was also imposed on him for not wearing a helmet. The FIR registered against him under IPC sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) and 269 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) along with provisions of the Maharashtra Covid-19 Precautionary Measures 2020 and the Motor Vehicles Act. Under both IPC sections, an offender can be punished up to six months in jail or fine or both.
