UP Man Arrested for Staging Own Death in Viral Prank Video

Mukesh Kumar's stunt in Kasganj sparks outrage on social media and raises concerns about social media obsession.

Mukesh Kumar, 23, pretended to be dead on a busy road in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, to create a viral Instagram Reel.
He was draped in a white sheet, with cotton in his nostrils and a flower garland around his neck, creating a disturbingly realistic scene.
The video, which shows Kumar suddenly springing to life and laughing, has been widely condemned on social media.
Local police arrested Kumar for causing public disturbance and mischief after being alerted by onlookers.
The incident has sparked a broader discussion on the dangers of social media obsession and the lengths individuals will go to for online fame.