A case of threatening CO Anuj Chaudhary, who came into limelight after the uproar on November 24 in Sambhal district, has come to light. A YouTuber first pressured the CO to give an interview on the violence, and when the CO refused, he threatened to call the Chief Minister, DGP and SP. The accused made the audio recording of this conversation viral on social media.
What is the matter?
CO Anuj Chaudhary was called by a YouTuber named Mashkoor Raza Dada, calling himself a journalist and asking for an interview on the violence that took place on November 24.
- The CO clarified that only senior officials will give statements on this matter.
- On repeated refusal, the accused started arguing.
- Describing himself as a BJP member, he threatened to call Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, DGP and SP.
Trying to become famous by making audio viral
The accused said, “You are an officer, you have to listen to the public. I am Mashkoor Raza Dada, from BJP.”
- He took a jibe at the CO asking whether he would beat everyone with a stick and open fire.
- The accused tried to become famous by making the audio clip of this conversation viral on social media.
police action
Taking the matter seriously, the police arrested the accused YouTuber Mashkoor Raza Dada.
- The accused admitted in police custody that he had made this audio viral only to gain popularity.
- The police took action for breach of peace and issued a challan to the accused.
Police Station Kotwal Anuj Tomar said that the accused is a resident of Taharpur village of Pakbada police station area of Moradabad district.