Overview
- A short clip circulating online shows Aryan Khan briefly raising his middle finger from a pub balcony in Bengaluru during a November 28 appearance.
- He was seen with Zaid Khan and Mohammed Nalpad, both sons of prominent Karnataka politicians, which intensified public scrutiny.
- A Bengaluru-based lawyer, Owaiz Hussain S, filed a complaint alleging an obscene act and citing provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Deputy Commissioner of Police Hakay Akshay Machhindra said a suo motu investigation is underway under Section 173 B, with CCTV and venue evidence being examined.
- Cubbon Park Police questioned the pub manager as online backlash continued, though no charges have been announced and officials indicate further action will follow the findings.