Bengaluru man sets up chair on busy road, sips tea for reel, arrested. Watch video

As the video gained traction online, the Bengaluru City Police swiftly launched an investigation.

Published on: Apr 18, 2025, 11:21:48 IST

By Anagha Deshpande

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A Bengaluru man has been arrested after a video of him calmly sipping tea while seated on a chair in the middle of a busy road, went viral on social media.

The incident occurred on April 12 on a major arterial route in the city. (X/@BlrCityPolice)

The incident occurred on April 12 on a major arterial route in Bengaluru, though the exact location is yet to be confirmed. In the video, the man is seen unfazed by the passing vehicles, including autorickshaws and two-wheelers, as he nonchalantly enjoys his tea right in the middle of traffic.

As the video gained traction online, the Bengaluru City Police swiftly launched an investigation. The man was identified and taken into custody by officers from the SJ Park police station. A case has been registered against him.

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“Taking tea time to the traffic line will brew you a hefty fine, not fame!!! BEWARE BCP is watching you,” the Bengaluru City Police posted on X, sharing a video montage of the stunt and the arrest as a warning to others.

Social media reacts

The video and the subsequent arrest triggered sharp reactions from X users.

“What happens if someone hits him with a car, truck, auto or a bike? To die with tea??” one user commented, questioning the reckless nature of the act.

“Fine is not enough. Give him some belt treatment,” wrote another, reflecting public anger at the stunt.

Others lauded the police for acting swiftly. “Good initiative… this should instill fear of law,” one user posted.

Police have reiterated that stunts on public roads are not just illegal, but also endanger the lives of the person involved and others on the road.

Karnataka police recently arrested Bigg Boss Kannada contestants Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan over an alleged violation of the Arms Act, 1959, specifically Section 25(1B)(B) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita.

The arrests were made after a video surfaced showing the two purportedly wielding a machete. Following a formal complaint and review of the footage, authorities took legal action, resulting in their detention.

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Anagha Deshpande
Anagha Deshpande is Deputy Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times. She is currently part of the news team. Before moving into this role, she worked with the Bengaluru desk, where she extensively covered civic issues, Karnataka politics, infrastructure, and urban governance. Over the past seven years, Anagha has worked across multiple facets of digital journalism, including reporting, editing, and video production. She briefly stepped away from journalism, only to realize that the newsroom is where she has the most fun. Her interests lie in tracking national and state politics, particularly South Indian politics, as well as social issues and public policy. She has previously worked with Deccan Herald, Mid-day, The Federal, and ThePrint, and has lived and worked in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. When she isn't chasing stories, Anagha enjoys long aimless walks, reading, hiking, discovering new teas, and, by her own admission, overthinking almost everything.Read More

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