A complaint has been filed against Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for allegedly flashing the middle finger toward the crowd during a public event held at a Bengaluru pub on November 28. The incident, captured in viral videos, sparked online outrage and prompted legal action.As per 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 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 womenObscene acts in public, alleging the gesture was likely to cause annoyance or distressConduct likely to cause public disorder or alarm, citing viral footage and ensuing outrageThe 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.
