India, May 25 -- Madhya Pradesh Police said on Sunday that they have arrested the accused seen in a viral video allegedly showing a couple engaging in sexual activity on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway, which sparked widespread outrage.

While police did not name the man arrested, the man seen in the video has been identified as Manoharlal Dhakad from Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district. The car seen in the footage, reportedly recorded on May 13 is registered in Dhakad's name, as per transport department records.

Mandasur SP Abhishek Anand told PTI, "A video went viral on May 13, and an FIR was filed in Thana Bhanpura. Today, the accused was arrested and interrogated. Further investigation is underway, and strict actions will be taken against...