How a viral car-drifting reel landed a Delhi criminal in jail

A 23-year-old man with a criminal past was arrested in Delhi after a social media reel showing him performing dangerous car drifting stunts on a public road went viral. The accused, identified as Anshu, a resident of Nabi Karim, allegedly drove recklessly in central Delhi to gain attention and algorithmic traction online.

The incident triggered an immediate crackdown by the local law enforcement machinery after the video clip began circulating widely across digital platforms, showing the vehicle executing hazardous manoeuvres on active public transit routes.

Investigation process

The police launched a targeted operation to identify the driver immediately after the stunt video surfaced on digital platforms. The investigation involved a comprehensive scan of multiple social media handles, a detailed analysis of the viral footage, and localized surveillance in central Delhi.

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The tracking team eventually pinpointed the location of the accused by combining modern technical intelligence with conventional ground-level policing methods. Upon verifying the specific social media accounts linked to the viral video, the police team moved in to apprehend him in Nabi Karim.

Charges and background

During the subsequent investigation, the police discovered that Anshu had a history of criminal offences, including past involvement in snatching incidents and accident-related cases. The vehicle utilized to perform the hazardous drifting stunts was officially seized by the tracking team during the operation.

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An FIR was formally registered against the accused at the Nabi Karim police station under Section 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which handles rash or negligent driving on a public way. Officials noted that such reckless actions significantly jeopardize the safety of pedestrians and commuters while influencing other youth to replicate dangerous behaviour for digital popularity.

“Roads are not racing tracks and social media popularity is not worth risking human lives,” the investigating officer said.