Ghatkesar police registered a case, identified the person and arrested him.
Hyderabad:
An Instagram content creator landed behind bars after his video of 'Money Hunt' on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) in Hyderabad went viral.
The suspect, identified as Bhanuchander, alias Anchor Chandu, 30, a resident of Balanagar in Hyderabad, had circulated a video in which bundles of currency notes were thrown along the ORR and viewers were challenged to a 'Money Hunt' and the video had gone viral.
In the video, the suspect was seen throwing bundles of Rs 200 notes on the roadside at ORR exit number 9 in Ghatkesar, challenging viewers to locate and collect the cash. According to police, he claimed to have thrown a bundle of Rs 20,000 on the roadside.
After the video went viral, several people rushed to the area and stopped their vehicles at the ORR to search for the hidden money. This disrupted traffic and raised safety concerns, prompting intervention by ORR patrol personnel.
Rachakonda police said they have arrested the irresponsible Instagram content creator as his act caused chaos and inconvenience and posed a significant threat to road safety.
Taking the matter seriously, Rachakonda Police Commissioner G. Sudheer Babu directed the Ghatkesar police station to take action.
Authorities have increased security at exit number 9 and enforced measures to prevent vehicles from stopping in the area.
Ghatkesar police registered a case, identified the person and arrested him.
A case was registered against him under Sections 125 and 292 of Bharat Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 8 (1b) of the National Highway Act.
The Rachakonda Police Commissioner said such reckless acts not only endanger lives but also set a bad example for others.
“Social media should be a platform to inspire and educate, not to act irresponsibly. The Rachakonda Police Department remains committed to ensuring public safety and holding individuals accountable. Use your social media platform wisely and create content responsibly,” the police commissioner wrote on 'X' .
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