Mangaluru: Complaint filed against those abusing lawyers on social media after 'Girgit' movie's stay
Mangaluru: Ever since the Principal Civil Judge on Thursday stayed the screening of Tulu movie ‘Girgit’ after hearing the plea from the Mangaluru Lawyer’s association, there has been widespread debate on the matter in local social media groups and platforms.
Taking note of derogatory remarks and abuses to the lawyers on the issue, the lawyers’ association has filed a complaint with local police to initiate action against those making such remarks.
The lawyer’s association also requested Mangaluru Police Commissioner Dr. PS Harsha to initiate action against those found guilty of abusing and using foul language against the lawyers.
Speaking on the issue, association’s General Secretary H V Raghavendra told reporters that they have submitted a few names and screenshots to the police and has urged them to take strict action against those who found guilty.
Police Commissioner Harsha assured the Lawyers’ Association that the department will immediately work on the case and action will be taken against whoever found abusing or using foul languages. He also added that action will also be taken against those who forward or support any such messages on social media.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
