Bengaluru: Man booked for blocking road to celebrate birthday in Vijayanagar
Bengaluru police have booked a man for obstructing traffic on a public road to celebrate his birthday. The incident, which involved parking a car in the middle of the road and setting off fireworks, was reported after the man uploaded a video of the event to social media.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing role of social media in law enforcement and the consequences of public nuisance behavior.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) have booked a contractor for allegedly celebrating his birthday on the middle of a road in west Bengaluru’s Vijayanagar and obstructing traffic.
The accused has been identified as Raghavendra, who allegedly parked his car on West of Chord Road near the Shivahalli Flyover on July 15, blocking traffic. He then celebrated his birthday on the road, burst crackers, recorded the celebration, and uploaded the video on social media, drawing the attention of citizens.
A social media user flagged the video to the Bengaluru Traffic Police, seeking action against Raghavendra.
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