Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Action Sought Against Right-Wing Activist
A group called Campaign Against Hate Speech has asked the police to take action against a man named Puneeth Kerehalli.
They say he has been scaring migrant workers and checking their citizenship without any legal right.
The group has a video where Kerehalli and his friends are seen asking people for their identity documents and making inflammatory remarks.
The group wants the police to arrest Kerehalli, investigate the matter, and cancel his bail.
They are also concerned because Kerehalli has many followers on YouTube, and the video has been watched by many people, which could spread fear and hatred.
The police have said they are looking into the matter.
A civil rights collective has filed a complaint against right-wing activist Puneeth Kerehalli for allegedly intimidating migrant workers and conducting unauthorised citizenship checks.
The complaint seeks immediate registration of FIRs, Kerehalli's arrest, a comprehensive investigation, and cancellation of his bail.
Kerehalli is accused of unlawfully entering migrant workers' sheds, questioning residents about their nationality, and demanding identity documents.
A video on Kerehalli's YouTube channel shows him leading a late-night vigilante action, branding residents as illegal migrants, and making inflammatory remarks.
The police have initiated a probe and an inquiry into the allegations.
- Who
- Puneeth Kerehalli, a right-wing activist and cow vigilante, and the Campaign Against Hate Speech.
- What
- Allegations of intimidating migrant workers and conducting unauthorised citizenship checks.
- When
- The complaint was submitted on Friday, and the video was uploaded on January 14, 2026.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Why
- To seek criminal action against Kerehalli for alleged illegal and communal actions.
Civil Rights Collective
Puneeth Kerehalli
Legal Authority
Civil Rights Collective
Private individuals have no legal authority to enter homes, detain residents, or demand documents.
Puneeth Kerehalli
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
Communal Nature
Civil Rights Collective
The actions are illegal, communal in nature, and create a serious risk of mob violence against vulnerable migrant communities.
Puneeth Kerehalli
Not explicitly stated in the articles.
- Activist Name
- Puneeth Kerehalli
- Complaint Filed By
- Campaign Against Hate Speech
- Alleged Actions
- Intimidating migrant workers, conducting unauthorised citizenship checks
- YouTube Subscribers
- Over 10,000
- Video Views
- 2,000 views within a day
- Legal Action Sought
- Registration of FIRs, arrest, comprehensive investigation, cancellation of bail
- Police Response
- A probe is underway and an inquiry has been initiated into the allegations.
