Mumbai: Controversial social media influencer Ranveer Allahabadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, is in the eye of a storm after allegedly making vulgar remarks during a recent episode of the talent reality show ‘India’s Got Latent.’ The fallout has taken a dramatic turn with Allahabadia reportedly going off the grid. His mobile phone is switched off, his residence locked, and even his lawyer remains unreachable, according to Mumbai Police officials.
Sources close to the investigation revealed that when authorities attempted to contact Allahabadia for questioning, they were met with radio silence. An officer, speaking on condition of anonymity, wryly commented, “By running away from the investigation, they are digging their own graves.”
The controversy erupted when viewers took to social media to express outrage over Allahabadia’s allegedly crude and inappropriate comments made on national television. Hashtags like #CancelBeerBiceps and #BoycottRanveer began trending on X (formerly Twitter), with public sentiment turning overwhelmingly hostile.
Legal experts suggest that evading authorities could worsen Allahabadia’s situation. Criminal lawyer Prashant Mehta stated, “Absconding only fuels suspicion. Cooperating with the police is always the best course.”
Media watchdogs have also raised concerns over the increasing trend of social media personalities crossing the line under the garb of ‘edgy content’ to garner views. Cultural analyst Ananya Rao observed, “This incident underscores the blurred line between free speech and public decency. Shock value might attract clicks, but it also invites consequences.”
Despite repeated attempts, neither Allahabadia nor his legal representatives have issued a statement. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have intensified their efforts to trace the influencer.
As the manhunt continues, netizens are left wondering: Is this a calculated PR stunt, or is Allahabadia genuinely on the run? For now, the influencer who once thrived on staying in the spotlight seems to have vanished into the shadows.