📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Prakritikakar
Crime
Indore Police Register FIR Against Influencer for Posing on Zebra Crossing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 01:02 AM
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Social media influencer Prakriti Gaur faced a police FIR after a video of her lying on a zebra crossing in Indore went viral, leading to seizure of her mobile phone.
Indore-based social media influencer Prakriti Gaur filmed a short reel while lying on a zebra crossing in the city’s Tukoganj area. The clip, posted on her platform, quickly spread across social networks, drawing criticism for endangering public safety.
Following the viral spread, the Tukoganj police launched an inquiry and, on Friday, formally registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Gaur under provisions that penalise reckless conduct in public spaces. As part of the investigation, officers seized her mobile device to secure the original footage and related data.
Authorities said the action underscores the growing scrutiny of online content that violates traffic norms. They warned that similar stunts could attract legal consequences, emphasizing the need for responsible behavior on public roads.
The case adds to a series of recent incidents where Indian police have taken action against influencers for content deemed unsafe or disruptive, reflecting a broader effort to curb reckless online challenges.
No further details about potential penalties have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Following the viral spread, the Tukoganj police launched an inquiry and, on Friday, formally registered a First Information Report (FIR) against Gaur under provisions that penalise reckless conduct in public spaces. As part of the investigation, officers seized her mobile device to secure the original footage and related data.
Authorities said the action underscores the growing scrutiny of online content that violates traffic norms. They warned that similar stunts could attract legal consequences, emphasizing the need for responsible behavior on public roads.
The case adds to a series of recent incidents where Indian police have taken action against influencers for content deemed unsafe or disruptive, reflecting a broader effort to curb reckless online challenges.
No further details about potential penalties have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.