Dehradun Police Detain 3 for Thar ‘Hurdang’ Stunt, Vehicle Seized

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Dehradun’s Raiyapurta police sprang into action on June 18, 2025, following public outrage over a video showing three men hanging out of a moving Mahindra Thar (UK‑07 BH 6053) in Maldevta. The viral footage prompted the police to stop and seize the vehicle, arresting driver Harshad Chauhan under the Motor Vehicles Act and registering public-disorder charges against Ayush Negi and Aman Negi under the Police Act.

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🔹 Location: Maldevta, Raiyapurta police limits, Dehradun

🔹 Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025

🔹 Accused: Harshad Chauhan (driver), Ayush Negi, Aman Negi

🔹 Charges: Drunk driving, public nuisance under Police Act

🔹 Seizure: Mahindra Thar impounded after drivers were caught “hurdang” stunting

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