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Kiran Bedi gives ‘excuse’ for skipping helmet, Twitter users aren’t buying it

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi’s official handle tweeted a photo of her riding pillion without a helmet on a two-wheeler, describing it a “midnight incognito Suraksha Round”.

Updated on: Aug 20, 2017, 16:37:20 IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has defended not wearing a helmet while travelling on a two-wheeler to assess women’s safety in the Union Territory, but Twitter users are not buying it.

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi’s office tweeted a photo of her during an inspection over women’s safety. (Twitter)
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi’s office tweeted a photo of her during an inspection over women’s safety. (Twitter)

The Lt Governor’s official handle tweeted a photo of her riding pillion on a two-wheeler, describing it a “midnight incognito Suraksha Round”.

Shortly after photos of Bedi’s inspection became public, people started questioning her decision of not wearing a helmet:

Bedi reacted to a news report later, explaining why she made a “careful choice” of going helmet-less:

Twitter users, however, were quick to reject her explanation:

Bedi had earlier said she would suggest a few measures “which need to be taken by the police to enhance security”.

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