Pune Crime: Reels on Pune-Bengaluru Highway Lead to Police Action; Two Fortuner Cars Seized

Pune Police have initiated legal action against individuals accused of obstructing traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway while allegedly making social media reels with their newly purchased cars.

The incident took place within the jurisdiction of Bavdhan Police Station, where the accused reportedly stopped vehicles on the highway without permission to shoot videos and reels.

According to police, the act disrupted the movement of other vehicles and created a potential safety hazard for motorists travelling on the busy highway.

Case Registered Under Multiple Sections

Police registered a case under Case Register No. 385/26 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Sections 285, 281, 223 and 3(5).

The police said that obstructing public traffic on a major highway for the purpose of creating social media content can put the lives and safety of other road users at risk.

Two Fortuner Cars Taken Into Custody

During the action, police took two Toyota Fortuner cars allegedly used for filming the reels into custody.

The vehicles have been identified by registration numbers:

• MH14KH 5644
• MH14LU 1080

Police have taken action against Somnath Ashok Kedari, a resident of Kusgaon in Maval, Pune, and Ajay Sambhaji Yadav in connection with the case.

Police Warn Against Dangerous Reels

The action was carried out under the guidance of senior police officials by personnel from Bavdhan Police Station, including Senior Police Inspector Arvind Pawar, Parvez Shikalgaar, Police Sub-Inspector Thakare and members of the investigation team.

Police have warned that people who stop vehicles, obstruct traffic or create dangerous situations on public roads merely to make reels or videos could face strict legal action.

The incident also highlights growing concerns over motorists using busy roads and highways as filming locations for social media content, potentially putting other road users at risk