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Mahindra BE 6 Highway Reel Triggers Police Action in Pune
Police in Pune say a group used a busy highway to film a car video.
The group allegedly slowed or stopped vehicles so the cars could be recorded.
A drone was reportedly used for some of the filming.
The activity caused traffic to build up behind the convoy.
The video showed a new Mahindra BE 6 and Toyota Fortuner SUVs.
Police detained the BE 6 owner and Ajay Sambhaji Yadav.
They also named some Fortuner drivers and a photographer.
Several vehicles were seized while police investigated the incident.
Police allege a convoy slowed and stopped traffic on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway for a car-reel shoot.
The incident reportedly occurred on August 27 at about 4:15 p.m. between a Sahyadri Mahindra showroom and Bhujbal Chowk in Wakad.
Videos showed a garlanded black Mahindra BE 6, a covered Toyota Fortuner on a flatbed, and other vehicles traveling in convoy.
Bavdhan Police detained the BE 6 owner and Ajay Sambhaji Yadav, while other individuals were also named in the case.
Pimpri-Chinchwad Police seized two Toyota Fortuners and reportedly took the Mahindra BE 6 into custody.
- Who
- The Mahindra BE 6 owner, Ajay Sambhaji Yadav, Fortuner drivers, a photographer, and other individuals were named or detained by police.
- What
- A vehicle convoy allegedly disrupted highway traffic while filming a car reel.
- Where
- The Pune-Bengaluru Highway between the Sahyadri Mahindra showroom and Bhujbal Chowk in Wakad, Pune.
- When
- August 27 at about 4:15 p.m.
- Why
- Police allege the vehicles were slowed or positioned to enable filming, including drone footage, causing traffic to build up.
Key facts
- Police unit
- Bavdhan Police investigated the incident.
- Seized vehicles
- Two Toyota Fortuners and reportedly the Mahindra BE 6 were taken into police custody.
- Vehicles shown
- A black Mahindra BE 6, a covered Toyota Fortuner on a flatbed, and other SUVs appeared in the circulated videos.
- Reported location
- The incident occurred on the Pune-Bengaluru Highway between the Sahyadri Mahindra showroom and Bhujbal Chowk in Wakad.
- Reported time
- August 27 at approximately 4:15 p.m.
- BE 6 price
- The article states that the Mahindra BE 6 starts at ₹19.45 lakh ex-showroom.
- BE 6 range
- The largest battery option is reported to have a claimed range of up to 708 km.
Quotes
Another social media user
A commenter discussing equal enforcement of traffic rules
“There should not be any challan on common people unless every VIP is treated with common rules of discipline. Everyone should follow proper traffic rules, not just common people.”
indianexpress.com
“Typical case of new money but 0 class and 0 civic sense!”
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