A Hyderabad man’s attempt at a social media stunt ended with police intervention after he tossed cash into the air on a busy road. The act, which caused traffic disruption, drew widespread criticism online and caught the attention of authorities, leading to his detention.
Police Action
The Times of India (TOI) reported that the man, identified as Kurapati Vamshi, aged 23 and known as Harsha on Instagram, was arrested after a video of the incident went viral. The police placed him in 14-day judicial custody. ACP Shiva Bhaskar of the Kukatpally division stated, “Suo motu cases were registered against the accused at KPHB, Kukatpally, and Sanath Nagar police stations of Cyberabad. He has been charged with creating a nuisance on the road, rash and negligent acts, and obstruction of traffic movement.”
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Instagram users were quick to criticize the stunt. One user commented, “Stop calling them influencers,” while another suggested, “He could have just given the money to the lady with the baby. That would have been more helpful.” A third expressed concern, saying, “Has he lost his mind?” and a fourth added, “It is so unsafe. He should be arrested. People can lose their lives. It’s an open road with traffic.”
This isn’t the first time the content creator has stirred controversy. Previously, he recorded himself distributing liquor on the streets, a video that also sparked backlash. His Instagram page features numerous stunts that many describe as “reckless.” He has shared over 170 posts and amassed nearly 3.8 lakh followers.