Delhi Police takes a hilarious traffic-themed dig at Virat Kohli's 'accidental like' on Avneet Kaur's photo, and it will make you chuckle

Delhi Police has never shied away from witty one-liners on social media, but this time, they’ve clean-bowled the internet—by throwing a gentle jab at none other than Virat Kohli. In a surprising crossover between civic messaging and celebrity missteps, Delhi’s law enforcers have taken a cheeky detour into meme territory.

The police force’s official Instagram page recently posted an image that, at first glance, looked like a routine traffic advisory. But on closer inspection, it revealed itself as a hilariously veiled dig at Kohli’s now-infamous “accidental like” on a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur.

" We would like to clarify that while checking our cameras, it appears the algorithm has registered many interactions. It aims to punish the speeders and traffic rule violators. We request that no unnecessary speeding and stunts be done on public roads. Challans will be issued to the violators. Thank you for your understanding.”

And just in case you missed the reference, the caption drove the point home with first-ball precision:

" Our cameras make no mistake in registering interactions with violating vehicles. Follow traffic rules and stay safe.”

It didn’t take long for the internet to connect the dots. This wasn’t just another PSA—it was a sly bouncer aimed squarely at Kohli’s now-deleted interaction on Instagram, which he’d explained away as an algorithmic mishap.

Caught Behind… by the Algorithm
To recap the context: On April 30, social media users noticed that Virat Kohli had liked a photo posted by a fan page of Avneet Kaur, where the actress was seen in a summery green crop top and wrap skirt. In true internet fashion, chaos ensued. Screenshots went viral. Memes exploded across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Some fans poked fun. Others tagged Anushka Sharma with the kind of faux drama that makes reality TV look tame.

Kohli eventually broke his silence with a swift Instagram Story:
" 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.”

The like disappeared. So did the fan page from Kohli’s radar. But Delhi Police? They weren’t letting the moment go to waste.

Memes with a Message

This isn’t the first time Delhi Police has capitalized on a trending moment to deliver public service announcements with viral potential. Their social media strategy often weaves humour and pop culture into civic reminders, turning ordinary PSAs into shareable content.

But this one hit a sweet spot—celebrity gossip, algorithm drama, traffic safety, and a perfectly timed sledge. If anything, it might just be the only time a like on an Avneet Kaur fan post ended up reinforcing the importance of traffic discipline.

While Kohli is busy leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a strong IPL season—seven wins out of ten and counting—his brief Instagram misstep seems to have inspired more than just gossip. It became a cautionary tale with seatbelts.

So next time you’re on the road (or on the 'gram), remember what Delhi Police and Virat Kohli have both learned this week: some interactions can’t be undone—and the algorithm sees everything.