NEW DELHI: A man named Nabeel Nasar has been charged by Kerala police for making a deliberate attempt to damage Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s reputation through social media posts ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The Palode police in Kerala filed a case against Nasar following a complaint from a local BJP member regarding his recent objectionable posts on the Facebook handle.
The First Information Report stated that Nasar had posted false statements about PM Modi with the intent to harm his image before the elections.
These objectionable posts, made from the same account starting March 20, were said to have incited tension among political party supporters, the FIR said.
Nasar faces charges under IPC Sections 153 and 171G, as well as 120 (O) of the Kerala Police Act. Section 153 of IPC deals with intentionally provoking riots, while Section 171G involves making false statements related to elections.
Investigations are underway and further steps will be taken accordingly, police added.
(With inputs from agencies)
The Palode police in Kerala filed a case against Nasar following a complaint from a local BJP member regarding his recent objectionable posts on the Facebook handle.
The First Information Report stated that Nasar had posted false statements about PM Modi with the intent to harm his image before the elections.
These objectionable posts, made from the same account starting March 20, were said to have incited tension among political party supporters, the FIR said.
Nasar faces charges under IPC Sections 153 and 171G, as well as 120 (O) of the Kerala Police Act. Section 153 of IPC deals with intentionally provoking riots, while Section 171G involves making false statements related to elections.
Investigations are underway and further steps will be taken accordingly, police added.
(With inputs from agencies)