PM Modi Photo in Viral ‘Black Magic’ Video: UP Police Scan CCTV, Cyber Cell Probes

A photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a handful of unusual objects and a video spreading rapidly online: the footage has prompted Uttar Pradesh Police to open an investigation and turn to CCTV and cyber cell teams for answers.

The clip reportedly shows Modi’s photograph surrounded by items including a coconut, lemons and orange powder on the banks of the Saryu river, within the limits of Dohrighat police station and near a cremation ground. Police have registered an FIR against an unidentified person under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The specific sections have not been identified in the report.

The video has been described in coverage as showing a suspected “black magic” setup. That description is not a confirmed finding: police are investigating who placed the objects, what happened at the site and why the footage was circulated.

What does the viral video reportedly show?

According to police cited by PTI, the video circulating on social media appears to show a photograph of the Prime Minister with a coconut, lemons and orange-coloured powder arranged around it. The scene was reportedly on a riverbank near a cremation ground in Dohrighat police station limits.

The imagery has drawn attention online, but the clip alone does not establish who arranged the objects or what the person intended. Those questions are part of the investigation.

Why are police examining CCTV footage?

Ghosi Circle Officer Satyendra Bhushan Tiwari said Dohrighat police had filed a case against an unknown person and that CCTV footage was being analysed. Investigators are also collecting evidence from the location and working with the cyber cell to trace the video’s source.

The probe has two connected strands: identifying whoever placed the photograph and objects at the riverbank, and determining how the footage was recorded and shared online. Police have not publicly identified a suspect in the reporting available so far.

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What is known and what remains unclear?

Police have confirmed that an FIR was registered and that CCTV and cyber cell assistance are being used. But key details remain unknown: who was involved, when the items were placed, who first uploaded the video and what the motive may have been.

The investigation is ongoing. At this stage, reports do not establish a direct threat to the Prime Minister, and the “black magic” label should be treated as a description of the suspected scene not a verified explanation of what occurred.

Why is the online trail part of the probe?

When a video goes viral, investigators may need to establish both what happened at the location and how the footage moved across social platforms. Police say the cyber cell is helping examine the video’s source, while CCTV analysis may help identify people who were in the area. The available report does not specify which platforms or accounts are being examined.

Disclaimer: This report is based on published reporting of police statements. The video’s context, the identity of the person involved and any motive remain under investigation. “Black magic” is an unverified description used in coverage, not an established police finding.