UP Police Probe After Man Offers Pistol to Ice Cream Vendor in Hathras

Police in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, have initiated a probe following a video that went viral on social media showing a man offering his pistol to an ice cream vendor and asking him to shoot. The clip, shared by an X user, appears to show the vendor approaching a stationary car where passengers were having ice cream. After the vendor asked if they enjoyed the dessert, one passenger pulled out a firearm and offered it to him.

Hathras Police acknowledged the incident on social media, stating that the matter has been referred to the City Circle Officer for investigation and appropriate legal action. The authenticity of the video and the exact circumstances of the incident have not been independently verified.