YouTuber Akshay Vashisht Arrested Over Fake ‘Haunted Goa Airport’ Video

Akshay Vashisht runs YouTube channels focused on paranormal experiences and horror stories.

A Delhi-based YouTuber has been arrested by the Mopa Airport police for allegedly spreading false claims about Goa’s second airport. The accused, Akshay Vashisht, who runs YouTube channels focused on paranormal experiences and horror stories, recently uploaded a video titled “Goa ka Haunted Airport.” Police allege the clip contained false and malicious claims that could create fear and alarm among the public.

Superintendent of Police (Crime) Rahul Gupta said Akshay Vashisht was traced to Dwarka, Delhi and brought to Goa for questioning.

“He was brought to Mopa Airport Police Station for further investigation and placed under arrest this evening,” police said, adding that a mobile phone, a laptop and a camera were recovered from him. The arrest was made two days after an FIR was registered on September 15 by Goa Police’s Social Media Monitoring Cell under Section 353(2) (statements through public mischief) read with Section 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Police said the video published “false information regarding Manohar International Airport Mopa containing false, malicious and superstitious allegations in a manner that is capable of creating fear and public alarm with intent to promote their channel.”

Akshay Vashisht’s Channels, Akshay Vashisht Horror and Akshay Vashisht Horror Show, Claim to Showcase “Real Horror Stories and Case Studies.”

The Mopa Airport was formally inaugurated in 2022 and has been operational since 2023. It functions 24 hours a day and handles flights around the clock.