# Meerut birthday celebration traffic disturbance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/meerut-birthday-celebration-traffic-disturbances
> Updated: 2026-09-05T06:27:39.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Meerut, police arrested three individuals following a birthday celebration on September 3 that caused traffic disruptions and dangerous driving stunts on NH-58 in the Vyaspuri area. The group reportedly parked cars in the middle of the highway to cut a cake, play loud music, and set off fireworks.

Following the circulation of video footage on social media, authorities used CCTV and other evidence to identify the participants. Suspects Viraj Sharma, Vansh Bhola, and Lakshya Vij were arrested, and two vehicles were seized. Three minors involved in the incident were issued legal warnings and released to their parents.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Meerut police arrest youths for birthday stunts on highway

Police in Meerut arrested three youths and seized two vehicles after a birthday party involving loud music, fireworks, and car stunts on NH-58 went viral on social media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meerut-police-arrest-youths-for-birthday-stunts-on-highway

### 2026-08-25: Meerut police investigate Sub-Inspector's birthday celebration at outpost

Police in Meerut are investigating a Sub-Inspector after a video showed him celebrating his birthday at a police outpost alongside individuals with criminal records.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/meerut-police-investigate-sub-inspectors-birthday-celebration-at-outpost

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