In Rajasthan's Kota, a couple was arrested after a video of them engaging in a romantic act on a speeding motorcycle on a national highway went viral on social media, according to the police.
The arrested individuals, Mohammed Wasim, 25, from Kaithun town in Kota district, and his partner, were charged under IPC section 294 for obscene acts in public. They are scheduled to be presented in court today, police officials stated.
Following their arrest, the police recorded a video of the couple in which they both apologized for their actions. Wasim advised the public against such behavior, highlighting the potential dangers and confirming that the police would take action against similar conduct.
The motorcycle, bearing the registration number RJ 20 BF 4597, was seized, and an investigation is ongoing, as confirmed by the Kota city police on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle.
Kota City Police's tweet noted the formation of a police team, led by Circle Officer Rajesh Soniwas, to trace the couple after the video clip gained attention. Kota City SP Amrita Duhan told PTI that the video was filmed on the Kota-Bundi National Highway, under the jurisdiction of the Nanta police station. The police were able to locate the couple using the motorcycle's registration number.
The couple, who work at a private firm in Kota, hail from different areas, according to the police.
