Stunt near '1090' lands man in custody, SUV seized
LUCKNOW, Dec. 15 -- A late-night social media stunt near the crowded 1090 Crossing in Lucknow landed a youth in police custody, with his SUV seized, after a video showing him performing a dangerous act on a vehicle went viral, officials said on Sunday.
The incident involved Dilip Rawat, a resident of Natthukheda in Rahimabad, who climbed onto the roof of his car and recorded a reel featuring aggressive and defiant dialogue. The video was uploaded on social media, where it spread rapidly and drew criticism for risking public safety and disrupting traffic in a busy part of the state capital.
Taking cognisance of the clip, ACP Hazratganj Vikas Jaiswal ordered immediate action. Police teams traced the SUV and intercepted it near 1090 Chauraha during a checking drive.
Police said Rawat initially stepped down when asked but later refused to produce vehicle documents and began arguing loudly with personnel at the spot.
"Apprehending a breach of peace and the commission of a cognisable offence, he was detained around 1.10 am," a police officer said. The car was seized and a challan issued. Rawat was produced before a court, police said.HTC...
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