Gurgaon convoy of Mercedes, Aston Martin, Fortuner, halts traffic to shoot reel. Police takes action

Responding to mounting public criticism, the Gurugram Police issued a statement via social media.

A convoy of nearly two dozen vehicles brought traffic to a standstill in Gurugram’s Sector 108 on Sunday evening, allegedly to shoot social media content. The group, which included a luxury convertible and multiple high-end SUVs, blocked a key intersection near the residential developments of Shobha City and Experion Heartsong, disrupting traffic on the stretch connecting Sector 108 to the Dwarka Expressway.

The stunt, which was not part of any authorised film shoot, involved over a dozen vehicles. Among them were a white Mercedes-Benz SLC convertible, several Aston Martins, Toyota Fortuners, Mahindra Thars, Scorpios, and hatchbacks. The convoy was led by the Mercedes-Benz SLC, a vehicle priced at over Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom), which became the focal point of the visual spectacle captured and later circulated on social media platforms.

A video of the incident showed two men standing on the seats of the convertible with the roof down, while others filmed them from adjoining vehicles. Several individuals were also seen leaning out of sunroofs or standing on footrests, cheering loudly as the convoy obstructed the entire road.

Residents alleged that several vehicles were equipped with illegal sirens, which were audibly blared throughout the performance. The deafening noise, combined with the deliberate roadblock, reportedly halted traffic for over seven minutes, causing significant disruption to commuters and local residents attempting to navigate the area.

One video shared on X (formerly Twitter) bore the caption: "Aston Martin, sirens, and lawlessness on full display in Gurugram. 22 cars. Hooligans blocking a key road near Sector 108 for reel-making. Blared illegal hooters, disrupted traffic for over 7 minutes. Residents fuming. Not a film shoot — just another day of arrogance on wheels. Thankfully, police have booked the culprits and will seize all vehicles, including the ₹4 crore Aston Martin."

#reel-making. Blared #illegal hooters, disrupted #traffic for over 7 minutes. Residents fuming.pic.twitter.com/v808tNsmJf

— Dr. Leena Dhankhar (@leenadhankhar) August 4, 2025

The post further commented on the legality and ethicality of such stunts: "If your content disrupts public life, it's not a reel, it's a crime."

Responding to mounting public criticism, the Gurugram Police issued a statement via social media, confirming that the incident had been acknowledged and referred for legal action. "This matter has been forwarded to the concerned officer for necessary action," read the post from the official @gurgaonpolice handle.

This matter has been forwarded to concerned officer for necessary action. — Gurugram Police (@gurgaonpolice) August 3, 2025

This is not the first time the city has witnessed such dangerous public stunts for the sake of online fame. Just last month, another group was caught on video performing high-risk manoeuvres on modified tractors in Gurugram’s upscale CyberHub area. That footage depicted the men smashing plastic traffic bollards and racing through the busy corporate district to the soundtrack of Haryanvi and Punjabi music—again, allegedly for social media clout.