Delhi Police's latest social media post - intended as a warning against traffic violations - has landed them in hot water with cricket fans, especially supporters of Virat Kohli.
What appeared to be a routine public safety announcement on Instagram quickly stirred up controversy for what many interpreted as a veiled jab at the Indian cricket star.
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The post featured a message reminding people that their "cameras make no mistake" and violators would be penalised. But it was the wording - "while checking our cameras, it appears the algorithm has registered many interactions" - that raised eyebrows.
For many fans, this line felt eerily similar to Kohli’s recent statement defending himself against backlash over an accidental Instagram ‘like’.
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Virat Kohli - How did a single Instagram ‘like’ blow up into a controversy?
A few days ago, Kohli found himself trending for the wrong reasons when users spotted that he had liked a post featuring actress Avneet Kaur. The internet went into a frenzy - sharing screenshots and speculating on the intent behind the interaction.
To put the rumours to rest, Kohli shared a story on Instagram, explaining:
“I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction… There was absolutely no intent behind it.”
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Did Delhi Police take an unnecessary dig at Virat Kohli?
The Delhi Police post was quickly linked to Kohli’s statement. Many users saw it as a poorly disguised jab at the cricketer and expressed their disappointment.
That's why Virat Kohli stays miles away from social media,good that he is moving to London. pic.twitter.com/1uL0tbmcFM
— Kb (@Kohliblood) May 5, 2025
Moving to London is the best thing that Virat Kohli has done. This country doesn't deserve player like him #ViratKohli𓃵
— Dr. Prasanjit (@Prasanj19782888) May 6, 2025
Why did Rahul Vaidya’s joke on Virat Kohli backfire on social media?
Kohli is not the only one caught in the chaos. Singer Rahul Vaidya has faced heat for joking about the Instagram glitch, sarcastically saying:
“It is Instagram’s mistake, okay?”
Police departments across India have increasingly embraced humour to deliver serious messages, often riding viral trends. But when humour turns personal, especially involving national icons, public reactions can be swift and unforgiving.
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For many Kohli fans, Delhi Police’s attempt at being relatable simply crossed a line.