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Mumbai Police File FIR After Vlogger Alleges Harassment, Launch Hunt for Two Men

A viral Instagram video prompted a suo motu stalking case as officers work to identify suspects from footage.

Overview

  • FIR No. 97/26 was registered at Agripada Police Station under BNS Section 78(1) for stalking and 3(5) for common intention.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV and showing images locally to trace the two unidentified men; no arrests have been made.
  • The complainant, Portuguese content creator Ines Faria, said the men followed her for over 15 minutes despite repeated refusals for selfies.
  • Police said the incident occurred on February 22 in south Mumbai, with reports citing Dhobi Ghat near Mahalaxmi as the location.
  • Officials said they contacted Faria after she left the city, and Joint Commissioner Satyanarayan Chowdhary pledged proper legal action.