PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE /Dehradun
A new case has been registered against the jailed YouTuber Anurag Dobhal, popularly known as UK-07 Rider, at Raipur police station in Dehradun over charges of assault, criminal intimidation and the unauthorised transfer of private mobile phone data. The case adds to the legal troubles of the YouTuber, who is already facing a case at Nehru Colony police station.
As per the complaint, the incident took place at around 8 PM on October 3, when the complainant, Ayush Thapliyal, was at home with his ailing mother, younger brother and maternal aunt. Dobhal allegedly arrived with five to six associates and barged into the house.
Ayush alleged that Dobhal had pulled his hair and slapped him. One of his associates allegedly held his hands while another took away his mobile phone. He further claimed that the accused had brandished weapons and threatened him against approaching the police.
The complainant alleged that the accused had transferred private photographs, videos, contacts and other data from his phone. He also claimed that they had forced him to record and upload a video on his Instagram account.
The police have registered a case under Sections 115(2), 191(2), 333, 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Raipur police said that they have registered a complaint and started an investigation in the matter.
