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Fake Guns on Reels Spark Panic in Ballari
5 Jul
Summary
- Three youths booked for filming and sharing fake firearm reels.
- Videos showed them posing with fake guns near Tungabhadra canal.
- Police seized fake firearms and warned against creating fear.
Three young individuals, identified as Sahil, Vikas, and Abhishek, are facing charges from the Kaul Bazar police in Ballari. They are accused of filming and distributing social media reels that depicted them with fake firearms, leading to public alarm. The videos were reportedly recorded near the Tungabhadra HLC canal close to Bandihatti village.
These reels featured the youths brandishing a replica double-barrel gun and pistols, which were subsequently uploaded online. Authorities acted swiftly upon discovering the content's potential to incite fear and disturbance. The imitation firearms used in the videos have been confiscated, and investigations into the creators' motives are underway.
Ballari Superintendent of Police Suman D Pennekar emphasized the formation of special teams across all police stations to monitor online content. She issued a stern warning that individuals disseminating material causing public fear, disrupting communal harmony, or threatening law and order would face stringent legal consequences.
Law enforcement also urged young people to refrain from creating or circulating videos that might contain unlawful or fear-inducing elements solely for online attention. They highlighted that such actions could result in legal repercussions and unnecessary public panic.
