Chandigarh, March 25 A video circulating on social media, purportedly showing an e-commerce delivery executive, has sparked controversy. Users claim the individual appeared disoriented and intoxicated, standing in the same position for "around two hours" in a residential area.
One Instagram user claimed the video was shot in Sector 33, Chandigarh, on Tuesday.
The short video, which quickly gained traction on social media, shows the delivery agent standing outside a house with the delivery bag on his shoulders. He is seen standing behind a car with a 'bidi' in his mouth, appearing disoriented and unable to maintain balance.
However, the authenticity of the claims made by internet users and the purported video could not be independently verified.
When contacted on Wednesday, Inspector Satinder, SHO of Sector 34 Police Station, said he had no information about the video.
However, he claimed that police had apprehended one man from Sector 33 on Tuesday, who is a resident of Dhanas in Chandigarh district.
Regarding the viral video from Sector 33, he said, "We are not aware of the authenticity of the video or when it was shot. However, a 27-year-old man who was seen loitering suspiciously in the area on Tuesday was taken into preventive custody for questioning."
The SHO said there were no complaints from local residents, and a police patrol vehicle had spotted him.
"His medical examination was conducted, but it did not confirm the consumption of alcohol or any substance," he said when asked if the man whom the police had detained was under the influence of anything.
"He was produced before a magistrate and released on bail," the SHO said.