Ashwamit Gautam : Social media is a platform where everyone, from children to the elderly, can express their opinions, but the consequences of those opinions are often unpredictable. In this news report, we will talk about Ashwamit Gautam. What happened to Ashwamit Gautam that suddenly caused his followers to skyrocket?
A 14-year-old Instagram creator whose followers jumped from 700K to over 2 million. What role did the police play in Ashwamit’s rise to fame?
Who is Ashwamit Gautam?
Ashwamit Gautam is an Instagram creator who posts reels on Instagram. Ashwamit Gautam is a resident of a rural area in Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh). While going to school, he creates reels on his Instagram handle @ashwamitlifestyle, where he speaks on fundamental issues, inspired by thinkers like Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Che Guevara, and Karl Marx. Ashwamit’s videos are simple and fact-based.
Despite his young age, he speaks on very important topics. Between January 14th and 15th, news spread that an FIR had been filed against Ashwamit Gautam, and this news gradually spread on social media. People started making videos in support of Ashwamit Gautam, although no creator waited for Ashwamit’s official statement.
Was a case filed against Ashwamit Gautam?
Let’s now find out the truth about the news that led to so many videos being made on social media: whether or not a case was filed against Ashwamit Gautam.
According to the Lucknow police, Ashwamit Gautam, who was widely discussed on social media, was taken into custody by the police for a video in which he superimposed Doraemon’s face on Lord Rama’s face. The police detained Ashwamit Gautam and his brother.
The police issued a challan under CRPC 151, explained the situation to Ashwamit, and released him. However, his elder brother was also issued a challan under CRPC 151 several hours later and was required to appear before a magistrate for six months.
What is CRPC 151?
Under Section 151 of the CrPC, the police can detain a person based on suspicion and conduct necessary questioning and proceedings. The person is required to appear before a magistrate for up to six months. This action is taken by the police when they believe that the person may pose a threat or is likely to commit a crime.Under Section 151 of the CrPC, a person is not sent to judicial custody in jail, but is only kept in police custody for a maximum period of 24 hours.
This makes it clear that Ashwmit Gautam was detained under Section 151 of the CrPC, and was released because he is a minor. No other sections or legal proceedings were initiated against him. The news circulating on social media that a case has been registered against Ashwmit Gautam is incorrect.
Instagram followers increased from 700K to over 2 million:
The UP Police’s action against Ashwamit Gautam has increased his followers from 700,000 to over 2 million. This police action at the age of 14 has propelled Ashwamit Gautam to great heights. Ashwamit Gautam’s followers are continuously increasing rapidly.
