NEW DELHI: Simran Yadav, a popular YouTuber with a substantial following on social media platforms, has recently found herself in the midst of controversy after a video of her dancing on a highway in Lucknow while brandishing a pistol went viral.
The clip, which was posted on ‘X’ by Advocate Kalyanji Chaudhary, shows Simran grooving to a Bhojpuri song in the middle of the road, openly displaying a gun in her hands.
Chaudhary’s post read, Instagram star Simran Yadav of Lucknow is openly flouting the law and code of conduct by waving a pistol on the highway and making a video viral to show off her community’s power in the society, but the officials are maintaining silence, while tagging the authorities.
The video quickly gained traction on social media, prompting the Lucknow Police to take notice and respond swiftly. They stated that an investigation into the matter had been instructed to the concerned authorities, with a comment reading, The concerned have been directed to take necessary action.
One user commented on Chaudhary’s post, Why is she showing a gun and all so casually in the middle of the street with people around? And sharing the same on the internet with such a massive following is simply not acceptable. Another user echoed the sentiment, stating, I hope the authorities will take some kind of action against her reel. This is not corrected.
Simran Yadav, who boasts an impressive following of over 2.2 million on Instagram and more than 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, has yet to comment on the controversy surrounding her viral video. As the incident continues to draw attention and criticism, it remains to be seen what actions will be taken by the authorities in response to Yadav’s alleged disregard for the law and public safety.
