Fact Check | No, An Indian National Wasn't Caught Trying To Start A Fire In LA Neighborhood
Social media users are circulating a 47-second video showing police officers detaining an individual with the claim that he is an Indian national named "Bhuvesh Patel," who was caught attempting to start a fire for looting in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles. The video has a text overlaid on it, which reads, “WE HELPED CATCH A GUY TRING TO START A FIRE ON MY BLOCK." It has surfaced on multiple social media platforms, including X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. An X user posted this video with the caption, “Pajeet, Bhuvesh Patel (Hindu) was caught trying to start a fire with torch blower for looting in areas devastated by fires
