A surprising case from Uttar Pradesh has come to light after seven long years, all thanks to the reach of social media and its algorithm.
Jitendra, known locally as Bablu, had gone missing from Hardoi district in UP. He was recently found after an Instagram reel featuring him went viral.
The video showed Bablu with another woman in Ludhiana. This raised suspicion and eventually led to his arrest by the UP Police.
His first wife and their son had been searching for him non-stop since he vanished seven years ago. Their search finally gained momentum when someone close to them spotted him in the viral reel.
This clue helped police trace him to Ludhianawhere he was detained for further investigation.
Jitendra has been charged with serious offences. These include cheating his first wife, entering a second marriage while still married, and filing a false missing person report.
Reports say Bablu’s actions have left his first family heartbroken. However, they are holding on to hope that justice will be served.
This unusual case shows how social media can sometimes uncover deep secrets and bring long-lost people to light.
Police officials have stated that all legal angles will be properly reviewed, and they have assured the family that justice will not be denied.
Uttar Pradesh: Jitendra alias Bablu, who disappeared 7 years ago in Hardoi, was caught through Instagram Reel
◆ He was seen making videos with another woman in Ludhiana, while the first wife and son were looking for her
◆ Police arrested husband on charges of cheating, second marriage and fake disappearance… pic.twitter.com/ndRsO5FvDc
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