Surat Creator Arrested Over Gandhi Currency Note Reel

Police in Surat arrested Simran Patel, who makes videos for social media.

The case is about a Reel featuring a ₹500 note with Mahatma Gandhi’s picture.

Police said the video showed the picture in an objectionable way and included insulting remarks.

Patel posted it on October 1, the day before Gandhi Jayanti, according to police.

A social worker complained about the Reel.

It had been deleted by the time the complaint was filed.

Police registered a case under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.

Police also shared a clip in which Patel apologised.

They urged people not to post material that could cause social discord.