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Bengaluru police book Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false video on Kunal Kamra show
Bengaluru police book Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false video on Kunal Kamra show
Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against Mohan Gowda of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti for allegedly spreading misinformation on social media about the cancellation of comedian Kunal Kamra's show. The FIR was…
The Story in Brief
Bengaluru police have filed an FIR against Mohan Gowda of the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti for allegedly spreading misinformation on social media about the cancellation of comedian Kunal Kamra's show. The FIR was registered after a police constable found Gowda's video claims that the Whitefield police inspector assured the show would be stopped to be false. The police stated the show was cancelled by the organiser, not due to any police assurance.
According to the FIR, Gowda posted a video from the Whitefield police station premises claiming his group demanded the show's cancellation and that the inspector assured action. He also alleged similar protests had stopped past shows. The police invoked Section 217 (false information to cause a public servant to act) and Section 353(2) (statements conducive to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
The Indian Opinion
This case shows how social media can spread misinformation even about police actions. The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member claimed the police assured him the show would be cancelled, but the police say this was false. Both sides must be careful: activists should not exaggerate, and the police must be transparent. A fair investigation into the video's claims will determine the truth, not just allegations.
Source: thehindu.com
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