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Salon owner alleges fake name used by protester
India Today··2 Aug
A Noida salon owner has alleged that Ruchika Singh, facing a zero FIR over remarks against Prime Minister Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest, trained at his salon under a different name and repeatedly refused to submit an Aadhaar card. He said she stopped attending after about a week and the claims remain independently unverified.
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What It Means For You
- The case shows identity verification gaps can complicate legal proceedings even after a case is registered.
- Businesses that skip identity checks may unknowingly host individuals later involved in unrelated controversies.
- Anyone facing a viral controversy should expect unrelated past interactions to surface publicly during scrutiny.
What's Happening
- A Noida salon owner alleged Ruchika Singh trained there under a different name and avoided Aadhaar verification.
- Singh faces a zero FIR over remarks against PM Modi at the July 23 Jantar Mantar protest.
- The case was transferred from Noida's Expressway police station to Delhi Police for investigation.
Disputed Age and Identity Cloud the Case
- The zero FIR identifies Singh as 25 years old, based on details available to the complainant.
- Her family has apologised to police and expressed regret over the comments made at the protest.
- Reports describe her as a social media content creator rather than a student or activist.
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