Archive · 19 May 2025
Cases Filed Against Two Women for Inflammatory Social Media Posts
Two women in Mangaluru, India, are in trouble with the police.
One, a former politician named Shwetha Poojary, is accused of making offensive posts on Facebook.
Another, Reshma Belal, is accused of criticizing a police operation on Instagram.
Police are investigating both cases and have asked the women to answer questions.
The charges involve posting inflammatory content and are being handled by the Cyber Economic and Narcotic Crime police.
A case was filed against Shwetha Poojary, a former BJP councillor, for inflammatory Facebook posts.
The posts allegedly targeted Burka-clad women and criticized a minister.
Reshma Belal was booked for a post on Instagram criticizing Operation Sindoor.
Both cases were registered under Section 353(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanita.
The CEN police are investigating and issued notices for inquiry.
- Who
- Shwetha Poojary and Reshma Belal
- What
- Cases filed against former BJP councillor and another individual for social media posts.
- When
- May 18, 2025
- Where
- Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Why
- For allegedly posting inflammatory content on social media.
- Accused
- Shwetha Poojary
- Another Accused
- Reshma Belal
- Shwetha Poojary's Former Affiliation
- Mangaluru City Corporation Council
- Charges Under
- Section 353(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanita
- Investigating Agency
- CEN Police