Overview

• Rajat Kishan and Vinay Gowda were arrested on March 25, 2025, following a complaint about a viral video showing them holding and exchanging a machete.
• The FIR was filed under the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 270, citing public nuisance and the unlawful display of a weapon.
• The video, shared on Instagram, gained significant attention, prompting police monitoring social media to take legal action.
• Both individuals issued statements explaining the video was for shooting purposes, with Rajat Kishan adding a caution message after police intervention.
• Authorities emphasized that public displays of weapons can create fear and are prohibited under Indian law.