Fake Arrest Video: Urfi Javed booked for defaming Mumbai Police

Mumbai (Maharashtra): Mumbai Police on Friday booked 'Bigg Boss OTT' fame contestant Urfi Javed for maligning their image by sharing a fake video of her arrest, an official said.

The incident unfolded when a video of her supposed arrest gained widespread attention on social media.

Viral Video Sparks Controversy: Mumbai Police Responds

Taking to X, Mumbai Police said that there cannot be any violation of law for "cheap publicity".

"A viral video of a woman being allegedly arrested by Mumbai Police, in a case of obscenity is not true - insignia & uniform has been misused," Mumbai police said on social media platform X after the 'Urfi Javed arrested' video went viral.

Impersonators Arrest Urfi Javed in Deceptive Video

In the video, Urfi Javed was seen being arrested by individuals posing as police officers while she was at a coffee shop in the morning, wearing a backless red top and denim pants. Two female individuals impersonating police officers could be seen escorting her to the police station, asking questions related to her attire. Two female police officers can be seen asking Urfi to go with them to the police station, asking "Itne chote kapde pehenke kaun ghumta hai?"

Mumbai Police Sets the Record Straight on Social Media

"However, a criminal case has been registered against those involved in the misleading video, at Oshiwara Pstn under sections 171, 419, 500, 34 IPC. While further investigation is on, the fake inspector is under arrest & the vehicle has been seized too. #RealityCheck."
The official page of Mumbai Police also took to Instagram stories to post about the same matter.

(ANI)