Ladakh police register FIR against influencer over anti-Amit Shah video
Ladakh authorities filed a zero FIR against social media influencer Yogesh Parmar for a Facebook video alleged to contain hostile remarks about Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and sent the case to Karnataka for further probing.
The police in Ladakh lodged a zero FIR against Yogesh Parmar after a Facebook clip was reported to contain statements deemed likely to incite hostility toward Amit Shah. Officials said the complaint suggested the content could disturb public order and communal harmony. The FIR cites potential violations of sections 197(1)(d), 352 and 353(1) of the Indian Penal Code. The investigation has been transferred to Karnataka for additional action.
Why it matters
It shows how Indian authorities are responding to online content that may threaten communal harmony.
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