Influencers call for empathy after Anurag Dobhal’s viral accident sparks mental health debate
March 8, 2026: Popular YouTuber Elvish Yadav has reacted to the accident involving Anurag Dobhal, widely known as UK07 Rider, whose emotional Instagram livestream ended abruptly in a car crash that quickly went viral online. The incident sparked widespread concern across social media, with fans and fellow creators rushing to check on Dobhal’s condition. Taking to X, Elvish shared a message wishing the influencer a speedy recovery and said he usually avoids commenting on personal matters but hoped Dobhal would recover soon.
The situation also drew reactions from other public figures, including television actor Aly Goni, who criticised people for mocking Dobhal online after he opened up about his struggles. Goni said that when someone publicly shares personal pain, they deserve empathy rather than trolling. The actor expressed hope that Dobhal is safe and urged social media users to be more sensitive about how they respond to such situations.
Comedian and reality TV personality Munawar Faruqui also addressed the issue, urging people to take mental health conversations seriously and avoid ridiculing those seeking help. Reality TV star Prince Narula echoed similar sentiments, asking people to support Dobhal during a difficult time. The incident has sparked a wider online discussion about mental health, family conflicts and the pressures faced by social media personalities.