False child kidnapping reports surfaces in UP, Uttarakhand| Ghanti Bajao

Four people were arrested by police for disturbing peace in Ghaziabad’s Akash Nagar after they allegedly spread a rumour that two men had kidnapped a minor. The two were cornered by a mob and roughed up. Police said the arrests were made to send the message that such rumour mongering won’t be tolerated. Police said fake WhatsApp messages and unconnected videos are often forwarded to rile the crowd in such cases.