India, Jan. 8 -- The Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) on Wednesday issued a third notice to social media influencer Atharva Sudame for allegedly shooting and circulating Instagram reels inside the public transport buses without prior permission. The civic transport body has also imposed a penalty of Rs.50,000, warning of criminal action if the fine is not paid.

According to PMPML officials, Sudame carried out unauthorised videography inside PMPML-operated buses and allegedly misused official items, including the corporation's uniform, e-ticketing machine, and badge, while recording the reels. The videos were later uploaded to Instagram and circulated widely.

Taking serious note of the violation, PMPML had first issued...