Two German TikTokers, namely Noel Robinson and Younes Zarou, who were seen visiting Bengaluru, were detained by the city's police. The police claimed that they were filming reels in public places without proper authorisation.
Noel Robinson and Younes Zarou
Social media influencers Noel Robinson and Younes Zarou did not have the most pleasant experience as they visited the city of Bengaluru recently. As they visited the city, many gathered to catch a glimpse of the influencers who boast millions of followers. However, it turned turbulent day in Bengaluru after being detained by police in separate incidents.
Bengaluru police detain Noel Robinson
German TikToker Noel Robinson, known for his street dance videos, was detained by Bengaluru police for a brief period while filming a dance video on the streets. The incident took place while he was filming a street dance video while dressed in traditional Indian attire. This attracted a large crowd, raising public safety concerns. As per reports, Robinson was taken to a police station for about 15 minutes and was fined for filming without authorisation, after which he was released. He shared a video on his Instagram page, wherein he is seen being escorted into a police vehicle, where he seemingly bumped his head while being guided by an officer.
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Noel later clarified on Instagram that he was safe, saying, “This was my first time being taken to the Police Station!! I was scared they would send me to prison, but luckily, Everything was fine. I'm Safe and I love India."
Despite the experience, the 24-year-old reassured his fans that everything was fine. Expressing his love for India, he stated it could happen in any country. "Don't be sorry, guys! This could have happened in every Country! It's Not about India!! One Little experience like that won't take away my love for India," he said.
Younes Zarou detained by police
In a similar incident, the Cubbon Park police detained popular social media influencer Younes Zarou after he visited Church Street in Bengaluru amidst a huge gathering. The police claimed he was allegedly shooting without due permission on July 30. Zarou, who has over 2.1 crore followers, had earlier announced on his social media account that he would be visiting church street, which led to the huge turnout of people. Police rushed to the spot and took him away.
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The police also advised him not to initiate any social media campaign which could trigger concerns about public safety. Zarou also later posted, “I survived I am fine .. Bengaluru is not for beginners ..thanks to police chief without him i think I would be somewhere else now”. (sic)
Notably, these are not the first of its kind incidents. On February 9, Cubbon Park police had interrupted an impromptu performance by British musician Ed Sheeran on Church Street without permission.
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