Bengaluru: 26-Yr-Old Held For Making Reels With Fake AK-47, Bodyguards | WATCH

Bengaluru/Viral Video: A 26-year-old social media influencer, Arun Katare, has been arrested by Bengaluru Police for creating panic among residents by making reels with a fake AK-47 rifle and posing with bodyguards.

Man Held for Making Reels With Fake AK-47

Katare, a resident of Chitradurga, is known for his online presence featuring expensive cars, bikes, and young women in tourist locations. The twist? The bodyguards and AK-47s were nothing more than props, rented specifically for filming his reels. 

However, this display of fake AK-47 alarmed locals who contacted the police.

Man Arrested for Making Reels With Fake AK-47

According to Kottanur Police, locals reported feeling frightened after witnessing Katare disembark from a car with armed bodyguards and a rifle. Based on these complaints, the police filed a case against Katare under the Arms Act and subsequently arrested him.

Bengaluru Police Tweet:

Bengaluru police posted video of man making reels with fake AK-47 from official X handle. caption says, 'That moment when 'likes' turn into 'cuffs'. Bengaluru City Police doesn't just watch; we act.

Watch Viral Video:

Social Media Influencer Goes Viral for Wrong Reasons

While Katare intended his reels to gain social media attention, they attracted scrutiny from the authorities instead. This incident sets perfect example of the potential consequences of posting content that can disrupt public order, even if the weapons used are not real.