UP News: In a bizarre attempt to go viral on Instagram, a young man staged a fake death scene at the Raj Cold Storage intersection in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. The shocking incident, which took place in broad daylight, saw the youth lying motionless in the middle of the road while his associates filmed the act. Onlookers watched the spectacle unfold, unaware it was all a social media stunt.The group set up a police barrier at the intersection to lend authenticity to the reel. The video, created for Instagram, quickly gained attention after being posted online, leading to public outrage. Bystanders were astonished as the scene played out, but none intervened, thinking it was a real emergency.कासगंज में इंस्टाग्राम पर रील वायरल करने के लिए, युवक ने बीच चौराहे पर की मरने का ढोंग किया !!सहयोगी बनाते रहे वीडियो, आस-पास के लोग देखते रहे तमाशा !!पुलिस बैरियर लगाकर बनाई गई इंस्टाग्राम के लिए रील !!पुलिस ने मामले कर लिया संज्ञानशहर के राज कोल्ड स्टोरेज चौराहे का मामला !! pic.twitter.com/9EWPeh3bHg— MANOJ SHARMA LUCKNOW UP🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 (@ManojSh28986262) September 15, 2024Kasganj police takes charge Kasganj police have taken notice of the incident and are investigating the matter. Authorities are expected to take strict action against the individuals involved for misusing public space and obstructing traffic. Such acts, while intended to garner online fame, have serious legal and ethical implications.The location of the stunt, Raj Cold Storage intersection, is a busy area of the city, and the youths actions disrupted normal activity. Staging dangerous pranks in public spaces not only puts lives at risk but also burdens law enforcement agencies. As more incidents like these emerge in the race for online popularity, authorities are urging citizens to exercise caution and avoid participating in or encouraging reckless social media stunts.
