Overview
- Courier staff at a Vyalikaval office opened a large sack and found an elderly man in distress, refused the shipment, and alerted police.
- CCTV footage helped officers trace the group, who were all related; witnesses and police said the family initially argued and sought another courier.
- At the station, the family recorded an apology, received counselling, and was released with a stern warning, with no immediate charges filed.
- Officials indicated legal action could follow pending a complaint or further inquiry, and some reports quoted the city police chief saying a case will be registered.
- The family said the staged reel was meant to spotlight high fares and scarce seats ahead of Ugadi and Ramzan, renewing concerns over dangerous social-media stunts.