Vipin Kumar, the defendant in question, positioned a chair and a motorcycle in the center of the street to stage a dramatic scenario for his social media audience. His behavior, documented on video, swiftly garnered online traction, leading law enforcement to promptly intervene.
Delhi Police detained a 26-year-old man for generating a widely circulated social media reel by occupying the bustling GT Karnal Road in the national capital. The occurrence resulted in substantial traffic disturbance, prompting immediate response from authorities. Kumar faces charges under various sections of the Motor Vehicles Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC), as per police records.
Vipin Kumar, the individual in question, arranged a chair and a motorcycle in the roadway to stage a dramatic scenario for his social media audience. Footage of his actions garnered swift online attention, prompting immediate intervention by law enforcement.
The authorities have confiscated both his motorcycle and mobile phone and have begun the procedure to deactivate his Instagram account. This decisive action follows growing apprehensions regarding the hazards to public safety associated with individuals creating reels in hazardous or disruptive settings.
Social media users expressed strong reactions to Kumar’s arrest, with many commending the Delhi Police for their decisive response. Comments varied from recommending hefty fines and community service to advocating for the deletion of social media accounts as a deterrent for future incidents.
One user proposed a significant fine, while another supported the arrest, considering it justified. Another comment stressed the importance of imposing stricter penalties to discourage such irresponsible behavior. Overall, the consensus was that social media antics endangering public safety should face severe repercussions.
This incident echoes a similar occurrence where two individuals, including a woman, faced arrest and fines for filming reels on the road while adorned in superhero costumes.