You will be punished even if you forward insulting messages ‘unknowingly’: Commissioner
Mangaluru, May 21: Mangaluru Commissioner Vipul Kumar said that those who forward insulting messages in the social media even ‘unknowingly’ would attract punishment.
After receiving a memorandum against fabricating the video of celebration of Congress workers and posted it in the social media, the Commissioner told media persons here on Monday that such anti-social elements who have been involving in those activities were already warned through media. If they continued the same activity, they would attract punishment, he added.
A fake video said to be shouted in favor of Pakistan has gone viral in the social media. Against this incident, police have thought of booking a case voluntarily. But based on a complaint by a person called Samarth, a case was booked in Kadri police station. After thorough investigation, action would be taken against the culprits, he said.
When the people come across any kind of insulting messages on castes, party, religion and others, need to inform the police. Even if someone forwarded any kind of such insulting messages 'unknowingly', it would also be a crime and even if they claim that they have forwarded the message unknowingly, they could not avoid the legal action, he warned.
Mangaluru people are known for their maturity. So, they should keep away from such disputes and they should also cooperate with the police in investigating such cases, he added.
Investigation begins
Commissioner Vipul Kumar said that the police department has already started investigation into those who provoke the communal feelings and spread false propaganda in social media.
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Minor girl kidnapped and raped; main accused and two cafe owners held
Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
