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UP: Man sets national highway on fire for Instagram reel
The incident was part of the user's New Year-themed reel

UP: Man sets national highway on fire for Instagram reel

Dec 30, 2024
05:21 pm

What's the story

In a desperate attempt to create attention-grabbing social media content, a man named Sheikh Bilal set National Highway-2 in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, on fire. The incident formed part of his New Year-themed Instagram reel. Bilal used petrol to write "2024" on the road before setting it on fire. The video of this reckless stunt soon went viral on social media, earning widespread condemnation from netizens.

Legal action

Fatehpur Police arrest man for dangerous stunt

The Fatehpur Police swung into action immediately, arresting Bilal and starting the required legal proceedings. The police confirmed this on their official X handle, saying: "In the case, the accused has been arrested by the Kotwali Police Station and presented before the Honorable Court." The quick action was taken as Bilal's stunt not only put public safety at risk but also flouted road safety laws.

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Reckless trends

Rising trend of dangerous stunts for social media fame

Bilal's incident is not an isolated case but part of a growing trend where people perform dangerous acts for social media fame. In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, another man named Intezaar Ali performed a reckless stunt with his SUV. He piled mud onto his vehicle's roof and sped down the road, causing chaos. The Meerut Police identified and seized his vehicle after public backlash.