Police book case over provocative social media post, death threat comment in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Bajpe police have registered a suo motu case against those involved in posting provocative content and a death threat comment on social media in connection with a recent assault on an alleged illegal beef transporter at Narlapadavu, which falls under the limits of Bajpe Police Station.
According to the police, an Instagram page named “muslim__leader” uploaded photographs of two youths along with a post that was allegedly intended to provoke caste and communal sentiments. In addition, a comment carrying an alleged death threat was posted on the same content from an Instagram ID named “instg4ama”.
Taking note of the posts, Bajpe police registered a suo motu case bearing Crime No. 07/2026 under Sections 351(2), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 352(Intentional Insult with Intent to Provoke Breach of Peace), 353(2) (acts or statements intended to incite hatred, enmity, or public disorder) and 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
Police said an investigation is underway and assured that the accused will be identified and appropriate legal action will be taken at the earliest.
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Bengaluru: Juvenile held for filming inside women’s washroom at cinema theatre
Bengaluru (PTI): A juvenile was apprehended for allegedly recording videos inside a women’s washroom at a cinema theatre here, police said on Monday.
Police acted after receiving information around 9.30 pm on Sunday about a disturbance at a theatre within the Madiwala police station limits.
Patrol officers immediately rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control, police said.
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According to the police, the juvenile was allegedly found recording videos inside the women’s washroom of the theatre.
Police rescued the juvenile in conflict with the law from the crowd and took him to the police station.
Another suspect was also taken in for inquiry, police added.
"In connection with the incident, the management of the theatre is also being questioned. Efforts are underway to trace other absconding accused, and further investigation is in progress," he added.
