YouTuber and Bigg Boss 17 fame Anurag Dobhal (The UK07 Rider) remains in critical condition following a high-speed car crash during an Instagram livestream on Saturday night. His manager, Rohit Panday, has been providing regular updates, confirming that Anurag has been moved to a specialized facility and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Current Health Status
- Medical Status: As of Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, Anurag is still “under observation.” While early reports from bystanders suggested he was conscious immediately after the crash, his manager has requested fans to avoid spreading rumors and to pray for his recovery.
- Family Presence: In a significant development, Rohit Panday shared that Anurag’s wife, Ritika Chauhan, and her family are at the hospital. This comes amid recent videos where Anurag had alleged deep family conflicts and isolation.
- Celebrity Support: Fellow creators and Bigg Boss contestants, including Aly Goni and Munawar Faruqui, have publicly slammed trolls mocking the incident, urging social media users to show humanity during a mental health crisis.
The Incident: A ‘Final Ride’ on Livestream
The crash occurred on the Delhi–Meerut Expressway near Ghaziabad. Over 80,000 viewers watched in horror as Anurag, driving a Toyota Fortuner at speeds of 140–150 kmph, expressed profound loneliness and distress.
- The Final Words: During the stream, a tearful Anurag stated, “I have no one left to call… let’s go for a final ride,” before crashing into a highway divider.
- The Rescue: Quick-thinking fans used the livestream to track his location and alerted local authorities. Nearby bystanders pulled him from the wreckage before emergency services arrived.