'Superhero in Custody': Man Impersonating Spiderman Rides on Car Bonnet in Delhi, Held

In an unusual incident, Delhi Police arrested a man dressed in a 'Spider-Man' costume for violating traffic rules on Dwarka Road. The man, identified as 20-year-old Aditya from Najafgarh, was seen sitting on the bonnet of a car, leading to the arrest. 

The incident came to the attention of the police following a complaint received on social media. The driver of the vehicle, 19-year-old Gaurav Singh from Mahavir Enclave, was also apprehended. Both individuals have been charged with dangerous driving, driving without a pollution certificate, and not wearing a seatbelt. According to ANI, they face a maximum fine of Rs. 26,000 and/or imprisonment. 

“Delhi | On receiving a complaint on social media about a car seen on Dwarka roads with a person dressed as Spiderman on its bonnet, the Delhi Traffic Police took action. The person in the Spiderman costume was identified as Aditya (20) residing in Najafgarh. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Gaurav Singh (19), residing in Mahavir Enclave. The owner and driver of the vehicle have been prosecuted for dangerous driving, driving without a pollution certificate, and not wearing a seatbelt, with a possible maximum fine of Rs. 26,000 and/or imprisonment or both,” posted on X by ANI. 

This is not the first instance of such stunts in Delhi. In April, a couple wearing Spider-Man and Spider-Woman costumes faced legal consequences for performing dangerous motorcycle stunts, including the 'Titanic pose', on the streets of Dwarka, South West Delhi. A senior police officer stated, "Two persons were riding a bike and wearing Spider-Man costumes. An inquiry into the matter was conducted and the riders have been booked under different sections of the Motor Vehicle (MV) Act for offences without a helmet, without a mirror, without a license, dangerous driving, and not displaying a number plate."