Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Karnataka Auto Driver Arrested for Machete Cake-Cutting
An autorickshaw driver in India named Anil Kumar got into trouble with the police.
He cut his birthday cake with a machete, and someone took a video of it.
The video went viral on social media.
Because of this, the police arrested him for breaking the law by having a weapon in public.
He said he did it because he was excited.
The police likely took the machete.
This is against the law because it can scare people.
Anil Kumar, an autorickshaw driver, was arrested by Gudibande police.
The arrest followed a viral video of Kumar cutting his birthday cake with a machete.
The incident occurred during his birthday party in Gudibande.
Kumar stated he acted "in josh" (excitement).
Brandishing a machete in public violates the Indian Arms Act.
- Who
- Anil Kumar, an autorickshaw driver.
- What
- Kumar cut his birthday cake with a machete.
- When
- The incident occurred on May 31, during Kumar's birthday party.
- Where
- Gudibande, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- Kumar was arrested because a video of him cutting a cake with a machete went viral, violating the Indian Arms Act.
- Accused
- Anil Kumar
- Occupation
- Autorickshaw driver
- Location
- Gudibande, Karnataka
- Weapon
- Machete
- Charges
- Public nuisance, Arms Act violation
- Birthday Celebration Date
- May 31