Pune: BMW Owner’s Son Goes Missing After Viral Video of Obscene Act; FIR Registered, Father in Custody
Yerwada, 8th March 2025: A shocking incident in Pune’s Shastrinagar Chowk, Yerwada, has triggered outrage after a video of a drunk youth engaging in obscene behavior on the road went viral on social media. Taking cognizance of the incident, the police have detained the father of the accused while efforts are underway to trace the absconding youth.
DCP (Crime) Nikhil Pingle confirmed that one of the accused, Bhagyesh Oswal, has been taken into custody and sent for a medical test. However, Gaurav Ahuja remains absconding. Teams from the Crime Branch and Yerwada Police Station are actively searching for him.
Meanwhile, Gaurav’s father, Manoj Ahuja, a prominent businessman in Pune, has been taken into custody for questioning.
Expressing his anger and disappointment over his son’s actions, Manoj Ahuja stated, “I am ashamed that Gaurav is my son. He did not urinate at the signal but on my face. His mobile has been switched off since morning. I accept whatever action is taken against me. The car (BMW MH 12 RF 8419) seen in the video is registered in my name.”
According to DCP (Zone 4) Himmat Jadhav, “The incident took place around 7:30 am today. The youth was seen urinating and behaving obscenely at the chowk.”
Following a complaint by police constable Ganesh Thopte (36), an FIR has been registered against two youths under:
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections: 270 (public nuisance), 281 (rash and negligent driving), 285 (danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation), 79 (word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman).
Maharashtra Police Act: Sections 110/112 (causing nuisance in a public place).
Motor Vehicles Act: Sections 184 (dangerous driving), 185 (drunken driving).
Maharashtra Prohibition Act: Section 85 (public intoxication).
Police Sub Inspector Nandkumar Kekan is further investigating the case.
The incident has sparked widespread criticism on social media, with netizens demanding strict action against those responsible.
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