‘Mere size ka helmet nahi milta’: Biker’s candid reply goes viral; MP cop turns it into wider appeal
A traffic policeman in Madhya Pradesh stopped an elderly biker for riding without a helmet, only for the man to explain that he couldn't find one that fit his head. When the cop tried his own helmet and it didn't fit either, he turned the moment into a wider appeal, urging helmet manufacturers to make helmets in all sizes. The video went viral, drawing widespread praise online and even prompting helmet companies to step in and offer solutions.
New Delhi: He was caught while riding his bike without a helmet during a routine traffic checking in Madhya Pradesh. When stopped, the man calmly said: "Sir, mere size ka helmet he nahi milta.”
The candid response struck a chord with the people and quickly became a widely shared moment on social media. The video of the interaction is going viral across platforms.
What did the video show?
The video was shared on Instagram by the handle @vivekanandtiwarithetrafficcop. In the footage, a traffic policeman can be seen stopping an elderly man riding a motorcycle without a helmet, intending to challan him. The cop asks the man why he is breaching the traffic rule. The biker gets down, gives a smile and replies, "Sir, mere size ka helmet he nahi milta. Pata kiye hain showroom vagarh mein”
The cop then offers his own helmet. He tries to put it on the biker's head. The helmet, however, doesn't fit the man. The man's contention is validated. The policeman then smiles and uses the moment to drive home a broader message. He requests helmet makers to produce helmets in all sizes, as many riders may be facing similar problems.
The cop says: "Request kar raha hu, jo helmet ki companies hain woh thoda sa bade size ka bhi helmet banaye. Dada jaise bohot se log aur hain jinka thoda sar bada hai… jinka sar bada hai unke liye bhi aap helmet banaye.”
The cop shared the video and wrote in the caption, "Helmets are necessary for everyone. Request to the company: Make helmets of every size.”
How did people and companies react?
The video went viral instantly, and garnered over 26 million views and more than 1.7 lakh likes within hours of it being shared. Social media users commended the cop's comment. One wrote, "Policemen like this should be everywhere.”
Another user said: "I agree even my head does not fit in full face helmet.” Yet another wrote: "Uncle is on premium discount from challans”.
Helmet manufacturers also were quick to react to the video. Steelbird Helmets pointed out that they would love to present the elderly biker a helmet in his size. It sought help in connecting with him. "Hi! We would love to gift him one of our helmets in his size. If anyone here knows him personally, please help us connect with him or share his contact details. Thank you!” the company said.
Vega Helmets also responded by saying: "Challenge Accepted.”