Bengaluru locals confront man pretending to be physically disabled. Video goes viral

A Bengaluru man allegedly seeking alms while posing as physically disabled was confronted by residents on camera.A man pretending to be disabled was confronted by locals in Bengaluru.A video from Bengaluru has gone viral after a man who was posing as physically disabled to seek alms was confronted by local residents.The incident took place on a busy street in Bengaluru, where locals grew suspicious of the man's behaviour.The viral video begins with the man moving slowly along the roadside, leaning heavily on a crutch and appearing to struggle with every step. He is seen dragging one leg, seemingly portraying a physical disability.However, the situation takes a dramatic turn when a group of residents confronts him. In the clip, the bystanders question the man, claiming they had noticed him walking without difficulty earlier. As the confrontation continues, another video shows him moving without the pronounced limp seen moments before, leading those present to accuse him of pretending to have a disability in order to seek alms.The incident quickly attracted a crowd, with several onlookers recording the exchange on their phones. The videos have since spread across social media, where they have sparked widespread discussion. Watch here:While many users criticised the man, if the allegations are true, for allegedly deceiving people who were trying to help, others cautioned against drawing conclusions solely from viral videos.The incident has nevertheless reignited conversations about fraudulent begging, public trust and the challenges faced by genuinely disabled individuals, who often rely on the compassion of strangers and may face increased scepticism when such videos circulate online.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Jul 30, 2026 11:21 IST