Viral video: Man drives Volkswagen Virtus at 200 kmph for Instagram reel in Hyderabad, arrested

HYDERABAD: A 32-year-old man has been arrested on Monday for allegedly driving a Volkswagen car at speeds of over 200 kmph on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and uploading a video of the stunt on social media, according to news agency ANI. The accused, identified as Kothapalli Yashwanth Reddy from Alkapoor Township in Puppalaguda, Rangareddy district, allegedly put the lives of motorists and toll plaza staff at risk through reckless driving. The incident took place on May 10 at around 10.30 am when Reddy entered the ORR through Entry No. 18(A). He allegedly drove a newly purchased car bearing temporary registration number TG TR 2026 from the Narsingi Toll Plaza towards the TGPA Toll Plaza at speeds exceeding 200 kmph. During the drive, the accused reportedly recorded the speedometer and the journey on his mobile phone before uploading the video to his Instagram account under the name ‘Yashwanth Reddy’. The video later went viral and sparked public concern. Following the circulation of the video, patrolling officer Karingula Sairam filed a complaint at Narsingi Police Station on May 19. Based on the complaint, police registered Crime No. 396/2026 under Sections 125 and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation. Using technical evidence and digital tracking of the social media account, police traced and detained Reddy. During questioning, he reportedly admitted that he purchased the car in April 2026 and carried out the high-speed stunt on May 10. Cyberabad Police have seized the car involved in the case, and further legal proceedings are underway.