COIMBATORE: The Kattoor police in Coimbatore city have booked a case against two YouTubers from Kerala after they allegedly filmed and posted objectionable social media reels at the busy Gandhipuram bus terminus, triggering public outrage.
According to the police, the videos were recorded by Jismon Saji and Jithu Saji, who run social media accounts and frequently upload reels online. In one of the videos recorded at the bus stand, the YouTuber was seen wearing a saree and running around the premises while filming a reel. In another clip, he was seen dancing with another person inside the terminal. The videos were later shared on social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions from viewers.
Several commuters and members of the public expressed discomfort over the manner in which the videos were shot in a crowded public place. Many took to social media to condemn the act and urged the police to take action against the duo for causing nuisance and inconvenience to people at the bus stand.
Following the complaints, the Kattoor police summoned the duo to appear for an inquiry and they appeared before the police on Monday.
The police registered a case against the duo under Sec 75 of the City Police Act and let them off with a stern warning. The video has now been deleted by the YouTubers from their social media accounts.
Police officials said that the Instagram account used by the duo belongs to individuals from Kerala who have reportedly recorded similar dance reels in several public places across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
In a related development, the duo had earlier been summoned by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Trivandrum Division for filming and posting a reel inside a moving train. A case was registered, and the duo were warned against repeating such acts in trains. The video has since been deleted from social media.