Rajesh Maurya, who runs his cell phone store at Chauri Highway, was arrested on Monday for “disturbing public peace”. His store has additionally been sealed, police mentioned.
Maurya had publicised via posters, pamphlets and bulletins that those that purchase an Android smartphone from his store will get two cans of beer free between March and seven.
Station Home Officer, Kotwali police station, Ajay Kumar Seth mentioned that quickly after his announcement, a lot of prospects turned up at his store. He additional mentioned that Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar took severe observe of the matter and directed that strict motion be initiated towards him.
Within the night, police dispersed the gang which had gathered on the store and arrested Maurya underneath Part 151 (disturbing public peace) of the Indian Penal Code. His store has additionally been sealed, the police mentioned, PTI reported.