Bengaluru Metro prankster arrested for waving toy gun
India
A prank video showing Arjun, a content creator, waving a toy gun on a Bengaluru Metro train went viral and caused immediate distress and anger among commuters.
Police quickly tracked him down and arrested him, stressing that even fake weapons can cause real fear in public spaces.
Police used incident to remind people
After his arrest, Arjun apologized on camera for upsetting people.
Police used the incident to remind everyone, especially content creators, that stunts like this aren't just for laughs and can have serious consequences.
They also found Arjun had posted similar pranks before, raising concerns about how viral content can impact public safety.