Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:52am on 16 Oct 2026,Friday India
Noida Police on October 16 dismissed social media claims that YouTuber Dhruv Rathee had been arrested, describing the reports as false, misleading and baseless. In an official fact-check clarification, police stated that Rathee had not been arrested by Noida Police. The clarification followed viral posts on X claiming he had been taken into custody, with some users sharing a video to support the allegations. Authorities urged the public to verify information through reliable sources before sharing it online. The statement aims to curb misinformation amid heightened attention surrounding Rathee and the CJP protests. (PC: PTI)