In an era where fleeting moments of fame on social media have become the obsession, many youngsters are resorting to dangerous stunts and rule-breaking to impress their followers on platforms like Instagram and Twitter. One such incident involved a 20-year-old “Spiderman” in Delhi, who was caught sitting on the bonnet of a car while making videos, showcasing the perilous lengths some will go for digital notoriety.

According to officials on Wednesday, a fine of Rs 26,000 was imposed for dangerous driving and other violations in the matter.

According to the police, they received a complaint on social media platform X about a Scorpio car seen on Dwarka road with a person dressed as Spiderman on its bonnet.

Police traced the car and located the occupants near Ramphal Chowk in Dwarka. The person in the Spiderman costume was identified as Aditya, a resident of Najafgarh. The driver of the vehicle was identified as a 19-year -old Gaurav Singh, a resident of Mahavir Enclave, a senior police officer said.

However, this is not the first time this young boy has used such means for gaining popularity on social media. Previously, he was arrested for performing stunts on a motorcycle, with no number plate or mirrors, in South West Delhi’s Dwarka. After the reel went viral, the traffic police took cognisance and arrested him along with one other female who was dressed as Spiderwoman. The police issued a challan under Motor Vehicle Act.

While one expected the culprits to be ashamed of flouting the law, the young Spiderman called his arrest a proud moment. Calling himself “Najafgarh Spiderman”, he has taken to the streets of Delhi while donning his superhero attire many times. He runs an Instagram account called Indian Spidey Official, where he posts videos of his stunts.

The boy’s bio reads, “Your Friendly Neighbourhood Indian Spidey” and the account has over 12,500 followers, with the viral videos getting more than one lakh likes. A quick scroll through his Instagram page shows the “Indian Spidey” playing badminton, riding a tractor and dancing on trending songs.

Meanwhile, the owner and driver of the vehicle have been prosecuted for dangerous driving, driving without a pollution certificate, and not wearing a seat belt, with a possible maximum fine of `6,000 and/or imprisonment or both, the officer said.

“The Delhi Traffic Police reiterates its commitment to ensuring road safety for all citizens. Such reckless behaviour on the roads will not be tolerated, and strict action will be taken against offenders to uphold the law and protect the lives of road users,” an official said.