India, July 8 -- Sir,

This refers to the news item 'Death track: Late-night racing claims two lives' published in Star of Mysore dated July 6. The tragic accident, in which both a speeding biker and an innocent food delivery executive lost their lives, is yet another grim reminder of the dangers of reckless racing on our roads.

Street racing has emerged as a dangerous trend, putting innocent lives in jeopardy.

It is deeply disturbing to see youngsters treating public roads as racing tracks, showing neither fear of the law nor concern for fellow citizens.

This incident has shattered families and shaken the entire community. How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken against this recklessness?

I have been a reside...