Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Influencer Sharmistha Panoli Arrested Over Operation Sindoor Video
Sharmishtha Panoli, a young influencer, was arrested by Kolkata Police.
The arrest followed a video where she made controversial remarks about 'Operation Sindoor.'
The video led to an FIR and her subsequent arrest after she was found absconding after multiple notices.
She has been charged with promoting enmity and insulting religious feelings.
Some political figures have criticized the arrest, while others support the legal action.
Sharmistha Panoli, a 22-year-old influencer and law student, was arrested.
The arrest was due to a video where she made comments about Operation Sindoor.
Panoli was charged under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
After the video went viral, Panoli deleted it and issued an apology.
Several political figures and social media users have expressed support or criticism regarding the arrest.
- Who
- Sharmistha Panoli, Kolkata Police, various political figures.
- What
- The arrest of Sharmistha Panoli following a video about Operation Sindoor.
- When
- Arrested on Friday, May 30th.
- Where
- Kolkata (jurisdiction); Gurugram (arrest).
- Why
- For allegedly making communal comments in a social media video about Operation Sindoor.
Supporters of Panoli
Critics of Panoli
Nature of Comments
Supporters of Panoli
Panoli's statements are protected under freedom of speech.
Critics of Panoli
Panoli made offensive communal comments in her video.
Legality of Arrest
Supporters of Panoli
The arrest is politically motivated and an overreach of law enforcement.
Critics of Panoli
The arrest is a justified legal response to the video content.
- Age
- 22
- Profession
- Law student, Influencer
- Location of Arrest
- Gurugram
- Police Jurisdiction
- Kolkata
- Incident Trigger
- Video regarding Operation Sindoor
- Charges
- Promoting enmity, insulting religious feelings, inciting public mischief
Sources
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Sharmistha Panoli's arrest sparks row: Pawan Kalyan slams 'selective secularism', Dutch MP supports influencer
