Seven social media influencers were arrested in Rajasthan’s Jaipur after a video of them distributing alcohol on a busy road emerged on the Internet, triggering widespread outrage. The incident took place on Nirjala Ekadashi, a significant religious observance for Hindus.
The viral video features influencer Sachin Singh, also known as Lappu Sachin, along with six others, distributing bottles and glasses of beer to commuters on a busy street in Jaipur. At one point in the video, an auto-rickshaw driver is allegedly forced to drink a glass of beer before driving away.
The accused arrested were identified as Sachin Singh, Pradeep Kadwasra, Vikas Verma, Abhishek Nirmal, Sunil Kumar, Aditya Mahariya, and Ankit Meghwal, according to a report in NDTV. Their ‘alcohol party’ drew mixed reactions from commuters. While some appeared uncomfortable, others laughed and participated.
The video came to the attention of authorities after a social media user shared it. “Hello Jaipur police. These boys are stopping people on the road and making them drink and drive. Fine all of them and give these boys a taste of jail’s drink for a few days,” the user posted on X.
Watch here:
Hello @jaipur_police ye ladke logon ko road par rok rok ke drink and drive karwa rahe hain. In sabka challan kaato aur in ladko ko thode din jail ki drink pilao
pic.twitter.com/ViSW3BSxvA— Madhur (@ThePlacardGuy) June 10, 2025
The video quickly gained traction, sparking outrage across social media platforms. “That’s why education is necessary,” a user wrote. “Who are these people? This is getting out of hand now! What even,” another user commented.
“Aryabhatt invented 0 after seeing the IQ of these indians,” a third user reacted.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Digant Anand later confirmed that the video was filmed on Nirjala Ekadashi, stating that the stunt was deemed “offensive to religious sentiments,” the report said.
During the police interrogation, the group claimed they had no intention of offending anyone and stated that the act was carried out solely to gain followers on social media. Following their arrest, the influencers issued a video apology, in which they can be seen kneeling, holding their ears, and appearing disheveled, some with torn clothing.
Story continues below this ad
Sharing the apology video on social media, Rajasthan BJP spokesperson Laxmikant Bharadwaj commented, “They were distributing beer on the streets in style for a reel. Jaipur Police taught them a lesson.”
© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd
