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India.com
a day ago
- India.com
Beer On Nirjala Ekadashi? Lappu Sachin, Jaipur Influencers Jailed For Distributing Liquor
Seven social media influencers have been detained in Jaipur, Rajasthan, after a viral video caught them distributing beer among commuters on a public street on Nirjala Ekadashi, a holy Hindu fasting day, evoking widespread outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments, police told Reuters on Wednesday. Viral Video Sparks Controversy The video, which included influencer Sachin Singh, alias "Lappu Sachin," and six others—Pradeep Kadwasra, Vikas Sharma, Abhishek Nirmal, Sunil Kumar, Aditya Mahariya, and Ankit Sharma—depicted the group distributing beer bottles and glasses among commuters. In one scene, an auto-rickshaw driver was reportedly forced to drink before he drove away, causing safety concerns. Filmed on June 2, 2024, on Nirjala Ekadashi day, the stunt attracted strong criticism for the timing on a fast and abstinence day. The clip went viral after an X user warned Jaipur Police, writing, "These boys are stopping people and making them drink and drive. Fine them and give them a taste of jail's drink." Public outrage ensued, with X posts such as "Aryabhatta invented zero after seeing their IQ" and "This is getting out of hand," evidencing widespread disapproval. The presence of some nervous commuters in the clip, as well as those laughing and participating, was described in reports by NDTV. Hello @jaipur_police ye ladke logon ko road par rok rok ke drink and drive karwa rahe hain. In sabka challan kaato aur in ladko ko thode din jail ki drink pilao — Madhur (@ThePlacardGuy) June 10, 2025 Police Action And Charges Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Digant Anand confirmed the arrests, saying the act was "offensive to religious sentiments" because of the timing on Nirjala Ekadashi. "The influencers were passing out alcohol in the open on a day of religious fasting, and it is not acceptable," Anand said to Hindustan Times. The group was charged under IPC sections for public nuisance and under the Rajasthan Excise Act, with further investigations into possible drunk-driving issues. Under interrogation, the influencers stated their intention was to attract social media followers without intending to offend. They posted a public apology video, kneeling and covering their ears, with some of them having ripped clothes, which was posted by Rajasthan BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bhardwaj on X, who commented, "Jaipur Police taught them a lesson." Public And Political Reaction The event has triggered arguments on social media stunts and cultural sensitivity. X users such as @RajasthanPulse condemned the influencers, while others, such as @JaipurVibes, commented, "Reels are ruining respect." The arrests were made during an increasing focus on influencer behavior, with demands for increased regulation of content celebrating illegal behavior. BJP leaders used the incident to give publicity to law enforcement, and the apology video saw its popularity enhanced. Ongoing Developments The influencers are being detained, with additional interrogations being conducted to find any other offenses. Jaipur Police requested people to report such stunts and claimed strict action in this regard. The incident highlighted the dangers of pursuing viral popularity, as public opinion on X calls for responsibility. Authorities are examining CCTV footage as well to determine the level of public danger involved in the stunt.
NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Video: Rajasthan Influencers Distribute Beer Among Public On Ekadashi, 7 Arrested
A group of social media influencers was arrested in Rajasthan's Jaipur after a video of them distributing alcohol on road during Nirjala Ekadashi, a holy day for the Hindus, went viral. The incident sparked significant outrage, leading to swift police action. The viral clip shows influencer Lappu Sachin aka Sachin Singh, along with six others, distributing glasses and bottles of beer to passersby on a busy Jaipur street. In one instance, an auto driver was allegedly made to drink and then drive. The seven influencers arrested were - Sachin Singh, Pradeep Kadwasra, Vikas Verma, Abhishek Nirmal, Sunil Kumar, Aditya Mahariya, and Ankit Meghwal. Their public 'alcohol party' did not go down well with several bystanders, some of whom were visibly uncomfortable while others laughed and joined in. The incident gained attention after a citizen alerted the Jaipur Police. "Hello Jaipur police. These boys are stopping people on the road and making them drink and drive. Fine all of them and give these boys a taste of jail's drink for a few days," he said on X. Hello @jaipur_police ye ladke logon ko road par rok rok ke drink and drive karwa rahe hain. In sabka challan kaato aur in ladko ko thode din jail ki drink pilao — Madhur (@ThePlacardGuy) June 10, 2025 Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Digant Anand confirmed the video was recorded on Nirjala Ekadashi, and the act was deemed offensive to religious sentiments. During the course of interrogation, the arrested youths told the police they never intended to hurt anyone's religious sentiments and recorded the video only to gain followers on social media. They later released an apology video, holding their ears and kneeling on the ground. Some had torn or dishevelled clothes on, suggesting they may have been manhandled by the cops in custody. Rajasthan BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bharadwaj shared the apology clip on social media and wrote, "They were distributing beer on the streets in style for a reel. Jaipur Police taught them a lesson." छैले बनकर, सड़क पर बियर बाँटने की रील बना रहे थे जयपुर पुलिस ने इनकी रेल बना दी — Laxmikant bhardwaj (@lkantbhardwaj) June 10, 2025 In India, distributing or consuming alcohol in public is illegal in most states. The Motor Vehicles Act (Section 185) penalises drunk driving with fines up to Rs 10,000 and imprisonment for up to two years. State excise laws ban unlicensed distribution of alcohol and impose strict penalties. Many states also observe dry days during religious events like Nirjala Ekadashi.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Jaipur influencer hands out beer on Ekadashi; goes down on knees 'in apology' after arrest: Watch viral video
— ThePlacardGuy (@ThePlacardGuy) Live Events Netizens slam timing of 'alcohol party' — lkantbhardwaj (@lkantbhardwaj) (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Seven individuals were arrested by Jaipur police after a video surfaced showing beer bottles being distributed on a busy street in the city on June 6—coinciding with Ekadashi, a significant day in the Hindu calendar when many observe fasts and refrain from now-viral clip shows local social media influencer Lappu Sachin handing out beer bottles to passersby lined up along the incident, which played out in broad daylight, drew widespread criticism on social media for both disrupting public order and showing disregard for religious sentiments As reactions poured in, users tagged Jaipur Police on X, demanding action. Police took cognisance of the video and launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of seven individuals involved in the also emerged later of the arrested individuals being paraded by the police. In the clip, they are seen apologising and holding their ears in a gesture of stunts for social media are not uncommon, what sparked anger in this case was the choice of timing—Ekadashi, which is traditionally observed with fasting and prayer. The juxtaposition of a public beer giveaway with a sacred day was seen by many as an intentional passersby appeared amused in the video, while others looked clearly disturbed. Several social media users questioned the influencer's motives and condemned the use of a public space for such activity. Rajasthan BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bharadwaj shared a video of the arrests on social media with the caption: "They were acting smart, distributing beer on the streets for a reel. Jaipur Police taught them a lesson."The video has since clocked thousands of views, reigniting conversations about the growing trend of attention-seeking stunts and their potential to disrupt public harmony.
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
SMS Stadium receives 2nd bomb threat, probe points to hoax chain
Jaipur: The Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Stadium in Jaipur was once again at the centre of a bomb scare Monday, just four days after a similar threat triggered panic and a large-scale security response. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This time, the received a threat email claiming the stadium would be blown up. Following the alert, officials from the council immediately contacted the police control room. Teams from Jaipur Police, the Quick Response Team (QRT), Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS), and officers from Jyoti Nagar and neighbouring police stations rushed to the stadium and launched a sweeping search search, which extended across the main playing field, the stadium hostel, the Rajasthan Sports Council office, and the RCA Academy premises, continued well into the afternoon. No suspicious object was found, but police said the search had to be conducted in every nook and corner as a first threat, received on May 8, claimed the threat was in response to 'Operation Sindoor', and was emailed at 9:13am. It led to a complete lockdown of the stadium, evacuation of personnel, and a thorough three-hour search by bomb detection squads, which ultimately found no explosives. A case related to the earlier threat was already registered at Jyoti Nagar police station, and police said that a fresh FIR is being filed again. Cybercrime officials are now investigating both emails. Preliminary findings suggest the sender may have used proxy servers to mask their digital trail, complicating efforts to trace the source. Police are also examining links to a recent series of hoax threats targeting schools and public venues across the both threats appear to be hoaxes, senior officers said that standard operating protocols — including evacuation and full security sweeps — were necessary to ensure public safety. Training sessions and other sporting activities at the stadium have been disrupted as a result.
India.com
09-05-2025
- India.com
India-Pakistan War: Jaipur Metro Bomb Threat Linked To Operation Sindoor; Mansarovar Station Named In Email
Jaipur Metro Bomb Threat: Amid escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border, a bomb threat has emerged in Rajasthan's capital. An email threatening to blow up the Jaipur Metro -- specifically stations from Mansarovar to Badi Chaupad -- has prompted high alert and swift action by security forces. The email, reportedly referencing Operation Sindoor, suggests the threat may be linked to panic or retaliation from across the border. Following the threat, teams from the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Jaipur Police, Bomb Disposal Squad, and Dog Squad swiftly launched a comprehensive search operation across all Jaipur Metro stations. Metro premises were evacuated as a precaution. Passengers were escorted to safety, and metro services were temporarily halted or diverted. Suspicious objects and unattended bags were thoroughly inspected at every station. The threat email reportedly singled out Mansarovar Metro Station as a key target, citing terrorist revenge linked to India's military success in Operation Sindoor. The ATS and Cyber Cell have begun tracing the origin of the email. As of now, no explosives have been found, but authorities are not taking any chances. Security has been heightened at all metro stations across Jaipur. Jaipur Police have urged citizens to remain calm, avoid spreading rumours, and immediately report any suspicious activity or objects to authorities. It is noteworthy that a similar threat was made recently to Jaipur's SMS Stadium, which was later confirmed as a hoax. Police suspect a pattern of psychological warfare, with such threats potentially aimed at spreading fear and disrupting public order. Besides, threats have also been received at the Narenrda Modi stadium in Ahmedabad and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Notably, security has been tightened across the bordering areas of the country amid hightened India-Pakistan tensions.
