'Intimidated with CM Yogi's name': YouTuber arrested for threatening Sambhal cop for interview

NEW DELHI: A YouTuber has been arrested in Sambhal district for threatening a police officer to grant him an interview, officials said on Tuesday.

The accused, Mashkoor Raza Dada, reportedly invoked the names of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and director general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar to pressure circle officer Anuj Kumar Chaudhary into agreeing to an interview regarding the November 24 violence in Sambhal.

Sambhal Kotwali station officer Anuj Kumar Tomar confirmed Dada was booked for disturbing public peace. "The accused repeatedly pressured the circle officer for an interview and issued threats when his requests were denied. He has been sent to jail following the charges," Tomar said.

Speaking to reporters before his arrest, Dada identified himself as a BJP worker and claimed his motives were to gain fame. "I have a YouTube channel and a transport business. I wanted to interview the Sambhal CO to become famous across India. Despite being denied, I called him several times, even saying I could involve the CM, DGP, or SP to compel him," Dada admitted.

Authorities have initiated further investigations into the matter.

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