Kannada Actors Vinay Gowda, Rajath Kishan Arrested In Arms Act Case

Bengaluru:

Bigg Boss Kannada fame Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan have been arrested by the Karnataka police underneath sections of the Arms Act, 1959 (U/s-25(1B)(B)) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS), in keeping with police officers.

A criticism was filed in opposition to each Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan through which they could possibly be seen allegedly displaying a machete in a video, after which police took crucial motion in opposition to the 2 people.

“Large Boss Kannada fame Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan arrested underneath sections of Arms Act, 1959 (U/s-25(1B)(B)); Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 (U/s-270,r/w 3(5)) after a criticism was filed in opposition to each displaying a machete in a video for reel”, S Girish, DCP West Bengaluru stated in his assertion.

Vinay Gowda made a reel with Rajath Kishan. In these reels,Mr  Gowda is allegedly holding an extended machete, carrying cooling glass, and strolling in sluggish movement whereas copying the type of actor Darshan.

Because the video went viral on social media, an FIR was registered in opposition to each people. As per the criticism, holding a machete for a reel in public and creating an environment of concern is now the reason for the issue. Additionally, these reels have been shared on an Instagram account known as Bujji.

After watching this video, the police registered an Arms Act case in opposition to each of them. Carrying and reeling weapons in public, creating an environment of concern, is an offence underneath the legislation. On this background, FIR has been registered in opposition to these two.

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