Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Activists Booked for Circulating Provocative Social Media Videos
Two activists, Girish Mattannanavar and Mahesh Shetty Thimarody, are in trouble.
They've been accused of making and sharing videos on social media that caused issues in the community.
People complained, saying the videos were meant to stir up trouble and upset people's feelings.
The police have started investigations, gathering evidence and talking to people involved.
The cases fall under specific laws.
The area is already watching social media closely to keep the peace.
Girish Mattannanavar and Mahesh Shetty Thimarody are facing charges.
They are accused of creating and sharing videos on social media.
The videos allegedly disturbed communal harmony.
Two separate complaints were filed against the activists.
Police are investigating the cases and gathering evidence.
- Who
- Girish Mattannanavar and Mahesh Shetty Thimarody
- What
- Were booked for creating and circulating provocative videos
- When
- September 2
- Where
- Belthangady, Karnataka
- Why
- Allegedly disturbed communal harmony and offended public sentiments
- Accused
- Girish Mattannanavar and Mahesh Shetty Thimarody
- Charges
- Circulating provocative videos, disturbing communal harmony
- Location
- Belthangady, Karnataka
- Complaints Filed By
- Praveen K R and Rajendra Das D
- Legal Action
- Cases registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita