The timing of the viral video coincided with genuine tensions in Central Delhi’s Turkman Gate area, where a local demolition drive had sparked sporadic protests earlier in the week. Seizing on this sensitive atmosphere, several social media handles—including a page titled ‘Indian Last 24 Hour’—amplified the claims, suggesting Narula was being held at an undisclosed location. The rapid spread of the "arrest" news left millions of fans in disbelief, particularly as the footage featured a heavy police presence and frantic camera movement, characteristic of a high-profile detention.
However, a closer journalistic investigation reveals that the sensational claims are entirely devoid of factual merit. As of late Thursday evening, there has been no official statement from the Delhi Police confirming any such action against the actor. Furthermore, legal analysts and digital forensic experts point toward the video being a cleverly edited snippet from a previous professional commitment. Preliminary checks suggest the footage likely originates from a scripted web series shoot or a promotional advertisement where Narula was portraying a character in a legal standoff.
Despite the uproar, Narula’s representatives and PR team have yet to issue a formal rebuttal, though sources close to the actor dismiss the reports as a "coordinated hoax." The incident highlights the growing challenge of 'context collapse' on social media, where authentic footage from a fictional set is repurposed to fuel real-world narratives. For now, the "King of Reality Shows" remains a free man, and the viral storm serves as a stark reminder of the volatility of digital information during periods of civic sensitivity.
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