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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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.
