YouTuber's Beer Stunt Sparks Outrage in Haridwar

Ankur Chaudhry, a YouTuber from Uttarakhand, was detained and fined for distributing beer in the alcohol-restricted Kankhal area of Haridwar. His actions, meant to increase his Instagram subscribers, sparked public outrage. He has since apologized publicly, and the police made it clear that such acts will not be tolerated.

An Uttarakhand-based YouTuber, Ankur Chaudhry, faced legal action after a video of him distributing beer in a restricted area went viral on social media. Chaudhry, a resident of Sidcul, was apprehended by police and later publicly apologized for his behavior.

The incident took place in Haridwar's Kankhal area, where alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited. The video, titled 'Beer Challenge,' was part of his strategy to boost Instagram subscribers, leading to widespread anger among local residents and pilgrimage priests who demanded stern measures against him.

Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police Pramod Dobhal emphasized that Haridwar, being a hub of religious faith, would not tolerate such activities. Following his detention, Chaudhry, who holds a law degree, was fined under the Police Act and assured that the mistake would not be repeated.

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