Meerut Elderly Man Arrested After Viral Video Criticising Modi and Yogi
Police in Uttar Pradesh detained a senior citizen after a video of his remarks about the Prime Minister and Chief Minister spread widely on social media.
An elderly Muslim man from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh was arrested after a video allegedly showed him making critical remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during an interview with a local media outlet.
The man, identified as Ehsaan, was taken into custody by Delhi Gate police after the video gained significant attention online. Reports said the interview was recorded following Eid prayers on May 28.
According to the viral clip, Ehsaan allegedly referred to the Prime Minister and the Chief Minister as “goondas”. The video quickly circulated across social media platforms, prompting police to begin an investigation.
Following his arrest, videos emerged showing Ehsaan standing outside a police station and apologising for his comments. In the footage, he was seen holding his ears and assuring that he would not repeat the remarks in the future.
Another video released after his detention showed him apologising while appearing to limp, drawing further attention to the incident.
Superintendent of Police Vinayak Gopal Bhosale said authorities first verified the authenticity of the viral video before taking action. He stated that a preliminary examination found sufficient grounds to proceed, leading to the registration of a First Information Report under relevant legal provisions.
Bhosale said that after confirming the video’s authenticity, police registered a case against the accused and initiated further legal proceedings.
In a statement shared on X, Meerut Police said they had taken cognisance of the viral video and launched legal action against the individual for allegedly making inappropriate remarks against people holding constitutional offices.
The police also stated that cases had been registered under relevant sections against both the individual seen in the video and others accused of encouraging such actions. Officials confirmed that Ehsaan had been taken into custody and that further legal proceedings were underway.