Navi Mumbai Stunt Using Fake 'Dead Body' Hand Leads to Legal Action
Four individuals were booked for negligent driving after a promotional video simulating a crime scene caused public panic near Vashi-Sanpada railway stations.
- A marketing stunt featuring a hand hanging out of a moving car’s trunk alarmed residents in Navi Mumbai on April 14, 2025.
- The video, intended to promote laptop sales, quickly went viral on social media, leading to widespread panic and police involvement.
- Authorities tracked the vehicle and detained four individuals involved, who admitted to staging the scene as part of a promotional reel.
- The four were booked under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act for negligent driving and misuse of the vehicle but were released after a warning.
- Police emphasized the importance of responsible content creation, warning against actions that disturb public order or create fear.
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