Uttarakhand: Social Media Influencer Ankur Chaudhary Distributes Beer in Haridwar’s ‘Dry Area’ for Likes and Comments, Apologises After Viral Video Draws Attention of Police

YouTuber Ankur Chaudhary caused controversy in Kankhal in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, by distributing beer in an area where alcohol is banned. The incident, captured on video and shared online, prompted calls for legal action from religious groups and community leaders, including the Tirtha Purohit Samaj.

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Social media influencer Ankur Chaudhary caused controversy in Kankhal in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar, by distributing beer in an area where alcohol is banned. The incident, captured on video and shared online, prompted calls for legal action from religious groups and community leaders, including the Tirtha Purohit Samaj. In the video, Chaudhary is seen distributing beer to gain likes and comments, hiding bottles behind bushes and revealing the location. Kankhal, a dry zone, prohibits alcohol and non-vegetarian food. As the video went viral, police arrested Chaudhary for violating the area's restrictions. On June 19, a day after posting the "beer challenge" video, Chaudhary issued an apology, claiming ignorance of Kankhal's dry status. He expressed regret for his actions in a subsequent video. SUV vs SUV in Gurugram: Two SUVs Clash With Each Other on Busy Road, Road Rage Video Goes Viral.

YouTuber Distributes Beer in Haridwar 

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