Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Mangaluru Police Investigate Provocative Social Media Posts
Police in Mangaluru are watching social media for posts that could cause problems.
They are investigating several posts that spread hate and threaten public safety.
One post used a photo and made it look like someone was involved in a murder, stirring up anger.
Another post threatened public servants and called for a protest.
The police are taking action to keep everyone safe and prevent conflicts.
Mangaluru police are monitoring social media for posts promoting hatred and threatening public peace.
A case was registered against “Maikala Trolls” for objectionable content related to a recent murder.
A resident filed a complaint about a misused photo on Instagram, inciting communal hatred.
Bantwal Rural Police registered a case under Sections 353(1)(B) and 353(2) of the BNS, 2023.
Another post by “troll_master.__” threatened public servants and urged a protest.
- Who
- Mangaluru Police, and various Instagram users including: “Maikala Trolls,” “Troll Abraham,” “Maikala Troll,” “Karavali Official,” and “troll_master.__”.
- What
- Multiple cases registered against social media users for allegedly posting content promoting hatred, inciting unrest and threatening public servants.
- When
- Cases registered on or before Monday.
- Where
- Mangaluru, India.
- Why
- To prevent communal disharmony, threats to public servants and maintain public safety.
- Police Department
- Mangaluru Police
- Location
- Mangaluru, India
- Offenses
- Promoting hatred, inciting unrest, threatening public servants
- Relevant Sections
- 353(2), 55, and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023; 353(1)(B) and 353(2) of the BNS, 2023.
- Accused Instagram accounts
- “Maikala Trolls,” “Troll Abraham,” “Maikala Troll,” “Karavali Official,” and “troll_master.__”
