Braid chopping mystery: 2 arrested in UP for spreading rumours

Two persons have been arrested here for allegedly spreading rumours about braid chopping, police said on Saturday.

Bhikan and Nand Kishore were arrested late Friday night from Jeroi Hayatnagar village for spreading rumours about the braid of a 10-year-old girl being chopped off, police officials said.

A case has also been registered against the duo, in- charge of Bahjoi police station, Braj Mohan Giri said.

Superintendent of Police, Sambhal, Ravi Shankar Chhabi said strict action will be initiated against those indulging in spreading rumours.