Hyderabad: YouTuber booked for creating chaos by throwing money in public
The 24-year-old, who resides in Parvatnagar near Borabanda, creates Instagram reels and recently stirred controversy with his antics
By Newsmeter Network Published on 23 Aug 2024 1:48 PM GMT
Hyderabad: A case has been registered at the Sanatnagar police station against a YouTuber identified as Harsha, alias Mahadev, for allegedly scattering money in public places to gain online recognition.
The 24-year-old, who resides in Parvatnagar near Borabanda, creates Instagram Reels and recently stirred controversy with his antics.
In an attempt to attract attention and followers, Harsha reportedly scattered money in several areas, including a notable incident near the Kukatpally metro station. Videos posted on his Instagram account showed crowds gathering to pick up the thrown currency, causing a commotion.
As the video went viral, the police began an investigation and registered cases against YouTuber. The Kukatpally police initiated a case against Harsha.
In another similar act on August 11th, he threw money into the air while walking in Erragadda, leading to severe traffic congestion as people scrambled to collect the notes. These scenes also quickly went viral after Harsha shared them on Instagram under the handle 'It's Me Power.'
Following these incidents, the Balanagar traffic police filed a complaint with the Sanatnagar police on Thursday. Sanatnagar Inspector Srinivasulu confirmed that a case has been registered against Harsha for his actions.
