Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Meerut Creator Arrested, Released Over Controversial Video
A man named Shadab Jakati, who makes videos for social media, was arrested in Meerut because a BJP leader complained about a video he made.
The video showed Jakati talking to a young girl and her mother in a way that some people found inappropriate.
The police arrested him, but a court let him go after about an hour and a half.
Jakati said he was just being friendly and didn't mean to offend anyone.
He also said the girl in the video was his daughter.
Many people online had different opinions about what should happen to him, with some wanting strict punishment and others saying to wait for more information.
Shadab Jakati, a social media content creator, was arrested for a 1.08-minute video featuring a young girl and a woman.
BJP leader Rahul Thakur filed a complaint, leading to Jakati's arrest under breach of peace.
Jakati was granted bail within 90 minutes by the SDM Court.
Jakati claimed the video involved his daughter and wife and that his comments were friendly.
The video went viral, sparking mixed reactions online, with some demanding strict action and others calling for caution.
- Who
- Shadab Jakati, a social media content creator from Meerut
- What
- Arrested for a controversial video, later granted bail
- When
- Arrested on Thursday, released within 90 minutes
- Where
- Meerut, India
- Why
- Complaint filed by BJP leader Rahul Thakur over inappropriate remarks in a video
- Arrested Person
- Shadab Jakati
- Complainant
- Rahul Thakur (BJP leader)
- Arrest Time
- 4 pm on Thursday
- Bail Granted By
- SDM Sadar Diksha Joshi
- Bail Time
- 5:30 pm on Thursday
- Case Registered Under
- Breach of peace
- Video Duration
- 1.08 minutes
- Jakati's Defense
- Video involved his daughter and wife
