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Crime
Bengal Man Jailed Over Fake Video Claiming Victim's Eye Was Stolen
✍️ India Today
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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A man from West Bengal was arrested and placed in jail after circulating a fabricated video that alleged a Chorbagan victim's eye had been stolen.
Police in West Bengal detained a man after he shared a video that falsely claimed a victim from the Chorbagan area had his eye removed. The clip, which quickly spread on social media, was identified as fabricated by local authorities.
Investigators traced the source of the video to the accused and confirmed that no such incident had occurred. The man was charged under provisions dealing with the circulation of false information and was taken into judicial custody.
The case underscores the growing concern among law enforcement agencies about the misuse of digital platforms to spread misinformation that can incite panic or defame individuals. The accused remains in jail pending further legal proceedings.
Investigators traced the source of the video to the accused and confirmed that no such incident had occurred. The man was charged under provisions dealing with the circulation of false information and was taken into judicial custody.
The case underscores the growing concern among law enforcement agencies about the misuse of digital platforms to spread misinformation that can incite panic or defame individuals. The accused remains in jail pending further legal proceedings.