Viral Videos Claim Dhruv Rathee Whisked Away In Car, Arrested By Noida Cops; Police Call It 'Baseless'
Videos claiming that YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee was arrested by Noida Police have gone viral on social media, prompting the Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate to issue a clarification, dismissing the claims as false and misleading. Several social media handles shared a video purportedly showing a man being taken away by police personnel and escorted into a police…
Viral videos claim that Indian YouTuber and political commentator Dhruv Rathee was arrested by Noida Police, sparking confusion that has been dismissed by the police as false and misleading. The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police Commissionerate issued a statement clarifying that Rathee was not arrested. However, Rathee himself disputes the police's account, alleging that he was abducted by a group of around 20 individuals dressed in plain clothes while he was asleep at his home.
He claims his phones were taken, he was moved between police stations without access to a lawyer or his phone, and he was injured during the incident. The police have warned against the spread of false information and stated that strict legal action will be taken against those who spread misleading content.
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