Social media-driven crime scandal unfolds
Kumar came into the national limelight after confronting Bajrang Dal activists who had gathered outside a clothing store to pressure its owner to change the shop's name. During the incident, Kumar allegedly identified himself as 'Mohammad Deepak', following which the protesters dispersed.
- Police identified the person who allegedly offered a Rs 2 lakh reward for the killing of gym owner 'Mohammad' Deepak Kumar.
- The accused claimed he posted the reward offer on social media to increase his follower count and gain online visibility.
- Deepak Kumar gained attention after confronting Bajrang Dal activists protesting a shop's name.
- An SIT is investigating the Bajrang Dal protests outside the shop and gym, identifying participants through videos and photographs.
- Tensions arose after Bajrang Dal activists protested outside a clothing store, demanding the owner change the shop's name, leading to clashes involving Deepak Kumar.
Police have identified the man who allegedly offered a reward of Rs 2 lakh for the killing of gym owner Deepak Kumar, popularly known as 'Mohammad Deepak', in connection with a shop name dispute in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, an official said on Monday.
The accused, Utkarsh Kumar Singh, a resident of Motihari in Bihar, told police that he had posted the message on social media merely to increase his follower count, the official said.
Kumar came into the national limelight after confronting Bajrang Dal activists who had gathered outside a clothing store to pressure its owner to change the shop's name. During the incident, Kumar allegedly identified himself as 'Mohammad Deepak', following which the protesters dispersed.
Kumar came into the national limelight after confronting Bajrang Dal activists who had gathered outside a clothing store to pressure its owner to change the shop's name. During the incident, Kumar allegedly identified himself as 'Mohammad Deepak', following which the protesters dispersed.
Police said Kumar had lodged a complaint at Kotdwar Police Station on Sunday, alleging that an unknown person was offering a Rs 2 lakh reward on social media for his killing.
Considering the seriousness of the matter, police registered a case against the unidentified accused under Section 351 (3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and launched an investigation.
Police used technical surveillance and other means to ascertain Singh's identity. With the coordination of Bihar Police, Singh was brought to a police station near his residence for questioning.
During interrogation, Singh allegedly told police that his social media following was not increasing, while Kumar was constantly trending online.
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