Trending video of the day: Bengaluru man sips tea in the middle of the road; arrested

The man was seen sipping tea calmly, sitting on a chair on a busy road in Bengaluru.

A video has gained traction online and attracted the attention of several netizens. The video involves a man sitting calmly on a chair in the middle of a busy road in Bengaluru and sipping tea. The Bengaluru City Police swiftly launched an investigation and arrested the man.

Man sips on tea, sitting on a chair calmly on a busy Bengaluru road.

A few days ago, an incident occurred where a man in Bengaluru sat in the middle of a busy road on a chair and calmly sipped his tea. The video of the same has now gone viral on social media platforms. The incident took place a few days ago on a major arterial route in the city; however, the exact location is yet to be confirmed. The video shows the man unfazed by the passing vehicles, including auto rickshaws and 2-wheelers, as he enjoys his tea right in the middle of the road, unconcerned about the consequences.

The man gets arrested by the police.

As the video gained traction online, the Bengaluru City Police swiftly launched an investigation. The man was identified and taken into custody by the SJ Park police station officers. A case has been registered against him. The Bengaluru City Police posted on X, “Taking tea time to the traffic line will brew you a hefty fine, not fame!!! BEWARE BCP is watching you,” sharing a video montage of the stunt and the arrest as a warning to others.

Watch the viral video here:

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Netizens react to the viral video.

One user wrote, “What happens if someone hits him with a car, truck, auto or a bike? To die with tea??” Another wrote, “Fine is not enough. Give him some belt treatment.” One user lauded the police action, “Good initiative… this should instil fear of law.”