Police in India have reportedly requested custody of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary after a Snapchat exchange allegedly referred to a planned wedding that may never occur. According to a report by NDTV, law‑enforcement officials said a face‑to‑face interrogation of the two individuals was necessary to clarify the meaning of the conversation and determine whether any criminal activity was involved.
The NDTV article notes that the couple used the messaging app Snapchat to discuss obtaining an Aadhaar card in order to book a ticket for a wedding that “won’t happen.” Police officials reportedly cited the need to investigate whether the exchange constituted fraudulent use of identification documents or other illegal conduct. The request for custody was made after the police reviewed the screenshots and deemed the conversation potentially relevant to an ongoing investigation.
NDTV’s report does not specify the exact legal grounds under which the custody was requested, nor does it provide details about the outcome of any subsequent interrogation. No statements have been released by the police or the accused individuals in response to the custody request.
Analysis:
The police’s decision to request custody suggests that they view the Snapchat exchange as potentially evidence of a broader scheme, such as identity fraud or ticket‑scamming. In India, misuse of Aadhaar numbers for fraudulent purposes is punishable under the Aadhaar Act and related cybercrime statutes. However, the mere exchange of a plan to book a ticket does not automatically constitute a crime unless there is intent to deceive or defraud.
The lack of public statements from either side leaves the case open to speculation. If the investigation finds no evidence of wrongdoing, the custody request could be seen as an overreach. Conversely, if the authorities uncover additional communications or financial transactions linked to the alleged wedding, the matter could evolve into a more serious criminal proceeding.
Until official court documents or police statements are released, the circumstances surrounding the custody request remain unclear.
Sources
NDTV, “Siya sought Aadhaar on Snapchat to book ticket to wedding that won’t happen,” accessed July 4, 2026, https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/siya-sought-aadhaar-on-snapchat-to-book-ticket-to-wedding-that-wont-happen-11725722#publisher=newsstand.
Story synopsis gathered from: NDTV – India News — source
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