Four Youth Arrested in Rohtas for Impersonating Police in Social Media Reels
A dangerous trend of creating social media reels for popularity has led to the arrest of four youth in Rohtas district, Bihar, after they were caught impersonating police personnel. The Dehri Muffasil police took swift action on Saturday, detaining the individuals, including two video creators, for shooting misleading videos while dressed in police uniform.
Police Act on Tip-Off About Suspicious Activity
According to police officials, they received credible information that some individuals, dressed in full police uniform, were stopping commuters on the road near Pehleja and recording videos. The suspects were reportedly using a Scorpio vehicle, which added to the illusion that they were legitimate police officers on official duty. Acting promptly on this tip, a police team rushed to the scene and successfully detained all four accused without incident.
Identities of the Accused and Evidence Recovered
The arrested youth have been identified as Shatrughan Kumar, Rahul Kumar, Shambhu Kumar, and Prince Kumar. At the time of their arrest, two of the accused were actively wearing police uniforms, while the others were involved in recording the videos. During a subsequent search, police recovered several fake weapons, including a wooden rifle and a plastic pistol. Although these weapons were determined to be non-functional replicas, the police uniforms and authentic Bihar Police insignia used by the accused were found to be genuine, significantly escalating the seriousness of the offence.
Investigation Reveals Pattern of Misleading Content
Police investigations have uncovered that the accused were regularly producing and posting reels in police uniform on various social media platforms. Several of these videos have already gone viral, misleading viewers and creating widespread confusion among the public. Dehri ASP Atulesh Jha emphasized that such actions not only undermine public trust in law enforcement but also pose a security risk by blurring the lines between real and fake authority figures.
The incident highlights the growing concern over social media stunts that cross legal boundaries in pursuit of online fame. Authorities are now reviewing the content to assess the full extent of the misinformation spread and considering stricter measures to prevent similar impersonations in the future. The accused are currently in custody, facing charges related to impersonation and public mischief, as the case continues to develop.
