News Today: Police to check suspicious helmeted individuals islandwide

In response to a series of recent violent crimes across the country, Police to check individuals wearing helmets and behaving suspiciously, according to a directive issued by the Police Headquarters. The move is part of a broader security enhancement initiative designed to prevent crimes involving concealed identities.

The police statement highlighted that several suspects involved in recent shootings, robberies, and murders were found to be wearing full-face helmets, which helped them conceal their faces and avoid identification on CCTV footage.

While the use of helmets remains mandatory for all motorcyclists and passengers for road safety, authorities have now expressed concern over individuals wearing helmets when not riding a motorcycle. Officers have been instructed to stop, question, and inspect anyone whose behavior appears suspicious—particularly those wearing helmets in public spaces without an accompanying vehicle.

Police emphasized that this action is not meant to target responsible riders but rather to address security risks and discourage the misuse of safety gear for criminal purposes.

The directive comes in the wake of a wave of violent incidents that have alarmed communities across multiple districts. With criminals increasingly using full-face helmets to evade recognition, law enforcement agencies are doubling down on preventive surveillance and random checks in high-risk zones.

As part of the measure, the public has also been urged to cooperate with officers and report any unusual behavior involving helmeted individuals. Authorities reiterated that their primary goal is to ensure public safety and deter potential offenders before crimes are committed.