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Mumbai car dealer arrested for setting road on fire to shoot birthday reel

India
Published on 29 April 2026
Mumbai car dealer arrested for setting road on fire to shoot birthday reel

Police say the 33 stunt damaged a public road surface

A 33-year-old Mumbai car dealer was arrested after setting a public road on fire to film a birthday reel in the shape of “33”. The stunt damaged the road surface and triggered outrage online, with public figures and netizens criticizing the act. Police registered an FIR and booked him under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

  • Mumbai man arrested over birthday stunt meant for a social media reel
  • He set a public road on fire in a “33” shape
  • The road surface was damaged, sparking public backlash
  • Police filed an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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