Online circles were thrown into confusion after multiple posts announcing the sudden demise of Gurugram-based social media influencer Bobby Kataria surfaced on his official Instagram profile. Addressing the situation shortly after, Kataria released a clarification from a separate profile to dispel the claims, affirming that he is completely fine and cautioning everyone against trusting such baseless claims.
Hacked Profile Triggered Hoax With Multiple Posts
The false speculation began circulating when his older Instagram profile, which had 32,700 followers, unexpectedly published nearly 12 videos claiming that Bobby Kataria had passed away. A section of social media users took the messages at face value and started leaving condolence comments, while others dismissed the entire spectacle as a cheap publicity trick. Kataria, whose digital output predominantly revolves around gym sessions and fitness routines, clarified that an unknown intruder had taken unauthorized control of that profile and broadcasted misleading information.
Family Backlash and Contemplating Stepping Away From Online Platforms
Sharing an update on the domestic fallout through an Instagram video, Kataria revealed that the false alarm caused intense distress among his family members. He remarked that he faced severe scolding from his parents and was even hit with a broom by his mother early in the morning over the chaos. Frustrated by the ordeal, he reflected that it might be time to step back from social media entirely. He also urged his audience to share updates on their personal accounts to inform people that he is alive and well. On Instagram, his overall following exceeds 93,000 users.
Past Controversies and Legal Entanglements
The influencer has frequently found himself entangled in law enforcement actions and public backlash over the past few years. In 2024, authorities arrested him in connection with human trafficking allegations. Prior to that, in 2022, police registered cases against him under strict legal provisions following viral video clips. Those recordings showed him smoking a cigarette inside an aircraft cabin and consuming alcohol while sitting in the middle of a public road in Uttarakhand.
