MUMBAI: YouTuber Gaurav Taneja aka Flying Beast on Sunday stated that the Noida Police arrested him despite the coach booking being allowed. He also added that his fans didn't damage any public property and were not violent.

In a statement, Taneja and his wife Ritu Rathee said, "A lot of unsavoury posts, photographs and memes are circulating on Social Media in relation to the incident that took place yesterday (Saturday) wherein Gaurav Taneja was briefly detained by the Noida Police. Hence, it was felt that we should set the record straight."

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In the statement, the couple also stated that the Noida Metro Rail Corporation Ltd had broadcasted their scheme to book metro coaches for celebrations. Taneja stated that he had all the permissions and got it through proper channels.

Taneja also stated that his fans didn't raise any objectionable slogans or harm any property at the station.

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The YouTuber was arrested after his fans crowded the Sector 51 metro station on Saturday to celebrate his birthday upon his request.

Reportedly, he was arrested for violation of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) which is in force in Noida and Section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant). However, he was granted bail hours after he was arrested by the Noida Police.

Credit: ETimes