In a bizarre attempt to gain social media fame, a YouTuber in Kanpur threw ₹50,000 in ₹200 notes from the Chakeri flyover, causing chaos as a crowd rushed to grab the falling cash. The incident was captured on video and has since gone viral on social media.
The YouTuber is seen throwing stacks of money while his colleague captures the whole stunt on camera. While the bills touched the ground, there was a big crowd formed as people pushed to grab all the money that fell. The stunt, purportedly to try and get people’s likes and views on social media, brought varied reactions among netizens. While some faulted it as a publicity gimmick, others described it as reckless behavior.
The Kanpur police have noted the incident and promised to investigate it. Ajay Prakash Mishra, Station In-Charge, stated, “We are currently unaware of the full details, but appropriate action will be taken once the investigation is complete.”
Kanpur Youtuber Tweeted the Video
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the video was shared by the handle @liveankitknp, further fueling the viral spread. The incident has sparked a debate on the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve online popularity.
Public reactions ranged from amusement to frustration, with many questioning the ethics and legality of such actions. Authorities are expected to evaluate whether any laws were violated and consider measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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