Model Claims Police Stopped Beach Photoshoot

Khyati Shree, a Delhi-based influencer, reported being stopped by police while filming a photoshoot in a bikini at Padubidri Blue Flag Beach in Udupi, Karnataka. She claimed that officers intervened due to complaints from locals about her attire, questioning whether she had a permit to take photos. The Udupi Superintendent of Police, Arun K, stated that the police acted on public complaints about the couple's behavior and emphasized that no untoward incidents occurred. Despite this, Khyati expressed feeling unsafe and suggested that the police were engaging in moral policing rather than protecting her rights. The Malpe police, however, denied any record of the incident or involvement in stopping the photoshoot. Khyati's experience has sparked public controversy and garnered significant attention on social media, raising questions about women's rights and the policing of public spaces.