Two rowdy-sheeters arrested for creating panic among public with machetes
Police in Bengaluru arrested two individuals, identified as rowdy-sheeters, for brandishing machetes in public and causing panic. The arrests followed a viral video of the incident in Jayanagar.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the role of social media in modern law enforcement and public safety monitoring.
The Tilak Nagar police have arrested two rowdy-sheeters for allegedly creating panic among the public by brandishing lethal weapons on a busy road in Jayanagar.
The accused have been identified as Nadeem and Junaid.
The incident occurred recently in Jayanagar 9th Block, where the accused allegedly moved around on a public road while carrying machetes and threatening people.
A local resident recorded the incident on a mobile phone, and the video later went viral on social media.
Taking note of the video, the police launched an operation to trace the accused, and arrested both men and registered a case against them.
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