Police Intervene Amid Threats to Verma Family Over Viral Video

The Fiji Police Force has identified and reached out to individuals who alleg­edly threatened the Verma fam­ily after their son, Bhavik Verma, posted a viral video oflliesa Toga, a security guard involved in a re­cent car accident.

Assistant Commissioner of Po­lice Operations, Livai Driu, con­firmed yesterday that police were aware of the threats directed at the Verma family, allegedly made via calls and text messages.

Following the video's release, Mr Toga received widespread sup­port, while the Verma family ex­perienced a backlash.

"The report was received at Samabula Police Station," said ACPO Driu.

"Police have managed to con­tact and speak to those involved in making threats, and investiga­tions are ongoing."

The video, posted over the week­end, showed Mr Toga apologeti­cally admitting fault in the acci­dent, unaware that he was being recorded.

Bhavik's father, Sanjay Verma, expressed concern for the family's safety after they received alarm­ing messages and calls.

He requested increased police pa­trols near their residence in Suva.

Fijians at home and abroad have praised the video, calling it a "blessing in disguise" for Mr Toga, who has since received more than FJD$3300 in M-PAiSA transfers as an outpouring of support.

Despite the positive response, Mr Toga urged Fijians to avoid hostil­ity towards the Verma family.

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