Saharanpur arrests: What led to the arrest of three men over an Instagram video?

Saharanpur trio arrested over controversial social media post

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March 06, 2026 19:17 IST

Three individuals in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested for posting an objectionable video on Instagram, prompting swift police action and legal proceedings.

Key Points

Three individuals were arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram.
The arrests followed police receiving information about the video's circulation on social media.
The accused have been identified as Rudraksh, Prashant Rana, and Amit Rana, all residents of Saharanpur district.
The individuals are being presented before a court after completion of legal procedures.

Three persons were arrested on Friday for allegedly posting an objectionable video on Instagram in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, police said.

Station House Officer Nanauta Naveen Kumar Saini told PTI that the accused were arrested after police received information about the circulation of the video on social media.

The accused have been identified as Rudraksh (28), Prashant Rana (27) and Amit Rana. All residents of Saharanpur district, Saini said.

The accused are being produced before a court after necessary legal formalities, the officer added.

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