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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Hindutva leader Manju Kola stabbed during ‘compromise meeting’ at Malpe; Five arrested
Udupi: Manju Kola, husband of former Udupi City Municipal Council Vice-President Lakshmi Manjunath and a Hindutva organisation leader, was stabbed during a meeting held to settle a dispute related to a love affair at Malpe on Tuesday night.
Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case.
According to information available, Manju Kola had reportedly called for a compromise meeting near Malpe beach in the Palimaru area on Tuesday evening to resolve an issue involving a couple. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out and a youth allegedly stabbed Manju Kola.
He sustained injuries to his abdomen and collapsed. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that five accused have been arrested in the case. As per preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have occurred due to personal reasons. He clarified that there is no communal angle to the incident and urged the public not to spread rumours.
The injured Manju Kola is out of danger and his condition is stable, the SP said.
