{
  "id": 5132377,
  "title": "'Collar Se Pakad Ke Le Gaye': Bhuvan Bam Recalls Police Mistaking Him For Pickpocket In Delhi During Initial Career Days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/collar-se-pakad-ke-le-gaye-bhuvan-bam-recalls-police-mistaking-him",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:41:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/collar-se-pakad-ke-le-gaye-bhuvan-bam-recalls-police-mistaking-him-for-pickpocket-in-delhi-during-initial-career-days"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bhuvan Bam, the renowned YouTuber and actor famous for his BB Ki Vines channel, recounted a peculiar incident from his early career that left him surrounded by a crowd and ultimately led to his police apprehension in Delhi. The story unfolded during one of his outings with his mother to Sarojini Nagar, a bustling market known for its shopping delights. The initial calm of their shopping trip was shattered when Bhuvan's fame caught the attention of his fans.\n\nAs they stepped out of the car, the crowd swelled, leaving Bhuvan's mother bewildered. The situation took a surprising twist when the police arrived on the scene, leading Bhuvan away by his collar. Bhuvan explained that he was mistaken for a pickpocket due to his distinctive appearance at the time - long hair and a bandana, which gave the impression of a potential culprit. Despite denying any involvement in theft, the police were initially unconvinced, and the chaotic crowd outside only made the situation more perplexing.\n\nIn an effort to clear the misunderstanding, Bhuvan tried to convince the officers that he was, in fact, a YouTuber by showcasing some of his videos. The persistent calls from the crowd outside added to the confusion, but eventually, the police realized their mistake. They thanked Bhuvan for his cooperation and allowed him to return home. This experience served as a testament to the rapid rise and public recognition of Bhuvan Bam, even in the early days of his career.",
  "summary": "YouTuber-actor Bhuvan Bam, best known for his popular YouTube channel BB Ki Vines, recently recalled one of the memorable and chaotic moments from the early phase of his career. Bhuvan opened up about an incident when he took his mother to Sarojini Nagar in Delhi for shopping and the outing unexpectedly turned chaotic after fans recognised him. Bhuvan recalled that he was soon surrounded by a…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}