Bigg Boss Kannada Contestants Arrested for Viral Machete Video
Rajat Kishan and Vinay Gowda face legal action under the Arms Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a social media video showed them brandishing a weapon.
- 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.
Hindustan Times 
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