Archive · 2 Sep 2026
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.
- When
- August 27 at about 4:15 p.m.
- Where
- The Pune-Bengaluru Highway between the Sahyadri Mahindra showroom and Bhujbal Chowk in Wakad, Pune.
- Why
- Police allege the vehicles were slowed or positioned to enable filming, including drone footage, causing traffic to build up.
- 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.
