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Crime
Cyber Police Arrest Motihari Youth Over Viral Fake Kidnapping Rumor
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 05:31 PM
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A youth from Motihari was arrested by cyber police after a fabricated kidnapping video went viral on social media, revealing an attempt to tarnish Bihar's image.
A video purporting to show a girl’s kidnapping was circulated on social media, sparking fear and speculation across Bihar. The clip, however, was a staged production designed to create panic.
Cyber police traced the source of the video to a young man in Motihari. After a brief investigation, authorities located him and arrested him on charges of spreading false information and attempting to tarnish the state's reputation.
The incident highlights the growing concern over misinformation on digital platforms and the role of cyber units in curbing such activities. The arrested individual is currently in custody, with legal proceedings underway.
Cyber police traced the source of the video to a young man in Motihari. After a brief investigation, authorities located him and arrested him on charges of spreading false information and attempting to tarnish the state's reputation.
The incident highlights the growing concern over misinformation on digital platforms and the role of cyber units in curbing such activities. The arrested individual is currently in custody, with legal proceedings underway.