Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Police on Thursday night arrested nine people for creating a ruckus on the streets by brandishing swords while riding. The incident took place in DJ Halli and Ramamurthy Nagar.
The visuals of accused brandishing the weapons also surfaced online. Soon these videos went viral. The police took cognizance of the viral visuals and swung into action.
The video of the youths brandishing sword was also shared by the Bharaiya Janata Party's (BJP's) Karnataka unit. The saffron party slammed the Siddaramaiah government in the state.
"Calling all midnight photography enthusiasts & archaeologists! Come, capture the majestic sword displays on Bengaluru’s streets by "misguided youths"! Meanwhile, archaeologists, dig deep—maybe, just maybe, you'll unearth some traces of law & order in Karnataka!" the BJP Karnataka said in an X post.
Video Of The Incident Shared By The BJP:
"Dear Accidental Home Minister @DrParameshwara , what's the excuse this time? Call them Mentally unstable? Or was it just an accident that they pulled out swords & recorded it? And a special thanks to Balak Buddhi @RahulGandhi for gifting us this "Mohabbat ki Dukan"—where appeasement is the only thing in stock! We will not stay silent if this continues!" it added.
Among the total people arrested, five have been identified as Nayeem Pasha, Arafat, Sahil, Najamath and Adnan, reported Deccan Herald. All the arrested accused are reported to be in their 20s. The police also impounded their vehicles.
As per the police, the accused were branding weapons to make reels for social media. In the viral videos, it could also be seen that the miscreants were riding their two-wheelers without wearing helmets and on some vehicles there were two pillions
A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Naya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
A detailed investigation has been launched into the matter.
