Man booked for provocative post against Udupi District Muslim Souharda Paryaya Committee
Karkala: The Karkala Rural Police have registered a suo motu case against a man for allegedly posting a provocative and communally sensitive message on social media in connection with the Shirur Math Paryaya Mahotsava.
The case has been registered against Sudip Shetty of Nitte, who allegedly posted a controversial message on his Facebook page targeting the Udupi District Muslim Souharda Paryaya Committee, which was formed to offer horekanike during the upcoming Shirur Math Paryaya celebrations.
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In his post, Sudip Shetty questioned the participation of the committee in the Paryaya procession and objected to cultural programmes such as daff performances. He further made remarks linking communal harmony with issues such as love jihad, cow slaughter, terrorism, attacks on Hindu processions and religious centres, and alleged acts that disturb social peace. The post also claimed that distributing sharbat or water during the Paryaya would not build trust among Hindus.
Police said the content of the post was derogatory in nature and capable of promoting hatred and enmity between communities, thereby disturbing public harmony.
The matter came to light on the evening of January 3 when police constable Rudresh, while monitoring social media platforms, noticed the post. Based on his report, the Karkala Rural Police registered a suo motu case against Sudip Shetty.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police said.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
