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UP Creator Shadab Jakati Arrested Over Viral Video Involving Minor, Granted Bail

Police cited BNS Section 296 with IT Act Section 67 following complaints over a viral clip involving a child.

Overview

  • Meerut police registered a case after formal complaints alleged indecent remarks in a short video featuring a minor and two women.
  • Jakati was taken into custody on Thursday and produced before an SDM court, which granted him bail roughly 90 minutes later.
  • PTI cited Incholi SHO Jitendra Kumar Tripathi saying the case was booked under BNS Section 296 and IT Act Section 67.
  • Reports say complaints also reached child‑rights and women’s commissions as public pressure mounted for tougher action, including calls for POCSO.
  • After release, Jakati said the child in the clip is his daughter and the woman his wife, announced he had removed the video, and issued an apology.