Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Man Arrested in Baghpat Over Alleged Spitting on Rotis
Police in Baghpat arrested a man named Mahtab.
A video shared online allegedly showed him spitting on rotis.
The rotis were reportedly being prepared at a roadside eatery.
The eatery was in the area covered by Khekra police station.
Police and the Baghpat social media cell noticed the video.
They identified the man based on the purported video.
He has now been arrested.
Police said more legal action will follow.
Police in Baghpat arrested a man identified as Mahtab.
A purported video allegedly showed him spitting on rotis while preparing them.
The incident reportedly occurred at a roadside eatery in the Khekra police station area.
The video was widely shared on social media, police said.
Police said further legal action will be taken against the accused.
- Who
- Police arrested a man identified as Mahtab.
- What
- He was arrested after a purported video allegedly showed him spitting on rotis while preparing them.
- When
- Police reported the arrest on Monday; the exact date was not stated.
- Where
- At a roadside eatery in the Khekra police station area of Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The arrest followed the wide circulation of the purported video on social media.
- Accused
- Mahtab
- Location
- Khekra police station area, Baghpat
- Allegation
- Spitting on rotis while preparing them
- Video status
- Purported video circulated widely on social media
- Action taken
- Police arrested the accused
- Next step
- Further legal action will be taken, police said