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Crime
Instagram influencer's scooter torched in Jalandhar, CCTV footage shows incident
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 12:01 PM
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A scooter belonging to a local Instagram influencer was set ablaze in Jalandhar; CCTV recordings captured the act and the victim said they had been receiving threats.
Police in Jalandhar are investigating a case in which a scooter owned by a popular Instagram influencer was deliberately set on fire. Surveillance cameras installed along the street recorded the moment the vehicle was ignited, providing clear visual evidence of the attack.
The victim, who chose to remain unnamed, told investigators that they had been receiving threatening messages for an extended period prior to the incident. According to the statement, the threats escalated, culminating in the arson attack on the scooter.
Jalandhar police have opened a criminal case and are reviewing the CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. They have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the investigation.
Authorities have not released details about possible motives or suspects at this stage, emphasizing that the inquiry is ongoing and that they will update the public as new evidence emerges.
The victim, who chose to remain unnamed, told investigators that they had been receiving threatening messages for an extended period prior to the incident. According to the statement, the threats escalated, culminating in the arson attack on the scooter.
Jalandhar police have opened a criminal case and are reviewing the CCTV footage to identify the perpetrators. They have appealed to the public for any additional information that could aid the investigation.
Authorities have not released details about possible motives or suspects at this stage, emphasizing that the inquiry is ongoing and that they will update the public as new evidence emerges.