FATHER ARRESTED

FATHER ARRESTED

18-MAY-ENG 11

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------A disturbing incident has come to light in Bhojpur district, involving a young child holding a gun while filming social media reels. Videos and photographs of the incident have surfaced. The footage is reported to be six months old and originates from Paharpur village, located within the jurisdiction of the Pawana police station. However, following the emergence of the video, the police took swift action and arrested the child's father.

The arrested individual has been identified as Naga Yadav, the son of Birja Yadav, a resident of Paharpur village. Additionally, the police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) and have commenced an investigation into the matter. However, the gun visible in the videos and photographs has not yet been recovered. Station House Officer (SHO) Anish Kumar stated that the video surfaced just three days ago. In connection with the incident, an FIR was registered on May 15, and an investigation was initiated. After the child was identified, his father, Naga Yadav, was taken into custody.

During interrogation, the accused revealed that he is involved in theatrical performances and plays. He claimed to have kept a dummy gun at home specifically for this purpose. He further stated that the video was recorded six months ago. Raids were also conducted in an attempt to recover the weapon, but it could not be found. Meanwhile, following the circulation of the videos and photos depicting the young child holding a gun, people on social media have been expressing a wide range of reactions. Many are raising pertinent questions regarding how, exactly, a gun managed to end up in the hands of a child.