Watch: Woman waves gun in air while recording reel on road. UP Police responds

The video was shot in Lucknow according to Kalyanji Chaudhary. (Image: @DeewaneHindust1/X)

A video of an influencer recording a reel with a gun in her hand has surfaced online and has triggered several reactions from social media users. In the clip, Simran Yadav was seen brandishing the weapon on a highway in broad daylight.

The video was shared on X by an advocate named Kalyanji Chaudhary. The clip featured Yadav, dancing and lip-syncing to a song, with a gun in her hand. According to Chaudhary, the clip was shot in Lucknow but Moneycontrol could not independently verify the location.

Yadav, meanwhile, was waving the weapon in the air before tossing it on the side and continuing with her reel.

Addressing the tweet to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh and ADG Lucknow, Chaudhary wrote, “Instagram star Simran Yadav of Lucknow is openly flouting the law and code of conduct by waving a pistol on the highway and making a video to show off her community's power in the society, but the officials are maintaining silence.”

@dgpup @ECISVEEP @Splucknow_rural @Igrangelucknow @adgzonelucknow @myogi pic.twitter.com/GN4zWsc1P9

— Advocate kalyanji Chaudhary (@DeewaneHindust1) May 9, 2024

The video soon garnered traction and social media users flooded the comments section with their opinions. A majority of people were not impressed by Yadav's antics.

"People forget the limits of cultural and ethical values and try to gain popularity by any means. Law must take it's course," one user wrote.

Another user commented, "Start putting a hefty fine on these jokers. Money can be used to feed poor people." "Please arrest her," a third user remarked.

A number of social media users claimed that the gun is photoshopped or she might be using a toy gun. The official account of Uttar Pradesh Police also took note of the situation and tagged Lucknow Police to look into the matter.