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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Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Kalaburagi; Cattle washed away in flash flood
Kalaburagi: Continuous heavy rainfall across Kalaburagi district has severely disrupted normal life, with water bodies overflowing and causing damage in several parts of the region.
In one such incident, cattle were swept away in a stream in Kudamood village of Kamalapur taluk. According to reports, the animals were being taken across a bridge by farmers to the fields when the strong current carried them away.
Meanwhile, in several areas of the district, walls and roofs of houses collapsed due to the persistent downpour, causing extensive property damage. No casualties have been reported so far, but residents have been left distressed by the sudden destruction caused by the heavy rain.
