In an attempt to go viral on social media, six YouTubers from Dibai, Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh, drew significant attention by imitating Shah Rukh Khans iconic bandage look from the film Jawan. This stunt, however, led to their arrest and backlash from the local community and authorities.According to local reports, the six men wrapped themselves in bandages smeared with red colour to resemble blood and carried sticks, mimicking Shah Rukh Khans character from the film. Their appearance initially left locals bewildered, unable to understand the spectacle before them.फिल्म जवान वाला शाहरुख खान बनने के चक्कर में 6 यूट्यूबर गिरफ्तारशिवकुमार, रोबिन, कुशल, अंकुश मीणा, अमन और सचिन मीणायूपी के बुलंदशहर जिले में ये यूट्यूबर्स मुंह पर खून जैसे रंग से सनी लाल पट्टी बांधकर पैदल घूम रहे थे। बाइक पर घूम रहे थे। दहशत फैला रहे थे।रिपोर्ट :… pic.twitter.com/wZnl6RQTJi— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) June 27, 2024Antics Cause Public NuisanceWhile their antics might have been intended to entertain and attract social media attention, they ended up causing a public nuisance. The YouTubers stayed in character, further confusing and disturbing the residents.Viral Sensation Leads to ArrestThe groups efforts to capture their 15 minutes of fame succeeded, as videos of them parading through Bulandshahr quickly went viral. One particularly eye-catching video featured a shirtless YouTuber covered only by the bandages. The viral videos sparked a debate on social media, with some netizens condemning the YouTubers actions and calling for accountability.Police Take ActionResponding to the growing concern, local police intervened and arrested the six men. Authorities reported that the YouTubers were also attempting to frighten people in the area. The police have pledged to take action against the accused and issued a warning to the public against engaging in similar disruptive activities.
