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Crime
Hotelier Files Extortion Case Over Viral Rat-In-Dosa Video, Alleges Rs 25L Demand
✍️ News18
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 09:03 AM
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A hotelier has filed a police complaint alleging extortion after a video showing a rat in a dosa went viral. The owner claims individuals demanded Rs 25 lakh to suppress the footage.
A local hotelier has lodged a formal complaint with the police, alleging that a viral video depicting a rat inside a dosa was used as a tool for extortion. The incident has drawn significant public attention due to the nature of the content and the subsequent financial demands made against the business owner.
According to the complaint, after the video gained traction on social media platforms, certain individuals contacted the hotelier. The owner alleges that these persons demanded a sum of Rs 25 lakh in exchange for ensuring the removal of the viral footage and preventing further damage to the establishment's reputation.
The hotelier has stated that no such amount was paid, and the matter has now been escalated to law enforcement agencies. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to extortion and are investigating the identities of the individuals involved in the alleged demand.
This incident highlights the growing concern regarding the misuse of viral social media content for financial gain. Authorities are currently reviewing digital evidence and surveillance footage to trace the source of the extortion attempt.
According to the complaint, after the video gained traction on social media platforms, certain individuals contacted the hotelier. The owner alleges that these persons demanded a sum of Rs 25 lakh in exchange for ensuring the removal of the viral footage and preventing further damage to the establishment's reputation.
The hotelier has stated that no such amount was paid, and the matter has now been escalated to law enforcement agencies. The police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to extortion and are investigating the identities of the individuals involved in the alleged demand.
This incident highlights the growing concern regarding the misuse of viral social media content for financial gain. Authorities are currently reviewing digital evidence and surveillance footage to trace the source of the extortion attempt.