Complaint filed against Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan for flashing middle finger at Bengaluru pub event; complainant alleges ‘insult to women’s modesty’

A complaint has been officially filed against Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, following an incident on November 28 at a Bengaluru pub where he allegedly flashed the middle finger toward the crowd. Videos of the alleged action went viral, causing immediate online outrage and leading to legal action being taken against him.

According to ANI, advocate Owaiz Hussain S, a resident of Sankey Road, submitted the complaint to the Director General of Police, the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, the DCP (Central Division), the Inspector of Cubbon Park Police Station, and the Karnataka State Women’s Commission. He sought the registration of an FIR against Aryan Khan for making what he described as an obscene gesture in the presence of the public.

Complaint alleges insult to women’s modesty

In his complaint, Hussain stated that several women were present at the venue when Aryan Khan allegedly made the gesture, claiming that the act “insulted their modesty” and attracted relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He further alleged that the gesture caused “public discomfort, embarrassment and emotional distress,” and said the incident reflected poorly on Bengaluru as a “safe and dignified public environment.”

Hussain outlined three main accusations in his complaint:

Intentionally making an obscene and humiliating gesture in the presence of women

Obscene acts in public, alleging the gesture was likely to cause annoyance or distress

Conduct likely to cause public disorder or alarm, citing viral footage and ensuing outrage

The lawyer noted that the gesture occurred during an event under the jurisdiction of the Ashok Nagar police station.

Police initiate suo motu enquiry

Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Division) Hakay Akshay Machhindra confirmed that the police had already taken note of the incident. He said that based on social media posts, authorities had initiated a suo motu enquiry and collected CCTV footage from the pub premises for verification.



The case is currently being investigated under Section 173 B of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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