Nainital Mountain Set Ablaze: Viral Video Sparks Public Outcry Against Arsonist
A video circulating on social media has garnered widespread attention, featuring a young man boasting about setting a mountain on fire. The video, which has gone viral, shows a portion of forest engulfed in flames, although the exact location and time of recording remain unclear.
In the video, a man clad in a red t-shirt proudly declares his involvement in setting fires, stating, "Our job is to set fire and play with fire." He introduces another individual in the video, continuing his boastful remarks about playing with fire and challenging others.
Uttrakhand: A video that went viral on Instagram shows two people Instagram Handle: “beingsalmankhanx22” proudly admitting to setting a whole mountain on fire. What kind of jihad is this? CC: @pushkardhami Jipic.twitter.com/YJ9huRfaAg
— ADV. ASHUTOSH J. DUBEY 🇮🇳 (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AdvAshutoshBJP) May 3, 2024
Following the video's viral spread, numerous social media users expressed outrage and demanded action from the Uttarakhand Police. Some users highlighted the Instagram handle associated with the video and raised questions about the individual's religious affiliation, sparking debates and discussions online.
The video's context becomes important against the backdrop of a recent mountain fire incident in Nainital, Uttarakhand. A seemingly minor act of setting a portion of forest ablaze had escalated into a massive inferno, impacting vast areas of the state's greenery.
Authorities have been prompted to take urgent measures to contain the flames, with reports indicating that the fire had encroached upon Nainital's High Court Colony. The incident has drawn attention to the need for vigilance and swift action to prevent such environmental disasters in the future.