In a strict crackdown against online vigilantism and cyber show-off, the Korba Kotwali police in Chhattisgarh have arrested two young men who were creating terror in the city by posting reels portraying themselves as local criminals. The police action has sent a strong message to individuals attempting to glorify crime on digital platforms.
The Self-Proclaimed Don of Korba
The first incident was reported from the Purani Basti area, where 22-year-old Gautam Tanwar was actively uploading videos projecting himself as a dreaded gangster of Korba. According to police inputs, Gautam used to call himself 'Bhai Ji' and would extort money from local citizens and vendors under the pretext of buying alcohol. He regularly posted his video acts on social media to instill fear among residents.
Acting swiftly on public grievances, the Kotwali police successfully apprehended Gautam. To set a deterrent example and erase any false aura of heroism, the police took the unusual step of making him walk in a public parade near the bus stand area. Police records indicate that Gautam is a habitual offender with multiple prior cases registered against his name.
Armed Youth Arrested with Sharp Weapon
In a separate operation in the Phokatpara locality, police received intelligence regarding another youth named Harish Vaishnav, alias Gabbar. He was reportedly roaming around openly with a sharp weapon (chapad) to intimidate pedestrians and create a public nuisance.
A police team mobilized quickly, cordoned off the area, and apprehended Harish with the lethal weapon in his possession. He was booked under the Arms Act and subsequently remanded to judicial custody. Authorities are currently investigating his past criminal records and possible associates.
Intensified Policing Ahead of Festive Season
Under the direct instructions of Superintendent of Police Siddharth Tiwari, local law enforcement agencies have ramped up patrolling and verification drives across Korba to maintain public harmony during the festive season. Police teams are closely monitoring online platforms for any display of illegal firearms or criminal glorification.
Authorities have urged parents to keep a close watch on their children's digital habits, warning that the obsession with virtual likes and false popularity can lead them straight into serious legal trouble.
