2 days ago
Mumbai Police Book Two Over Provocative Clash Videos
Mumbai Police found two videos connected to a clash during an Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession.
The videos were shared on Instagram and Threads.
Police said the videos may be provocative or unverified.
One video was said to possibly create tension between communities.
The other allegedly showed a man threatening two people.
Police registered two separate cases against the people accused of sharing the videos.
The cases use provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
Police said such content could make it harder to keep peace in the area.
Kalachowki police registered two separate cases against social media users.
The cases involve allegedly provocative and unverified videos linked to an August 26 Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession.
One Instagram video was allegedly capable of creating communal tension, police said.
A Threads video allegedly showed a man threatening two people and forcing them to raise religious slogans.
Police cited concerns that the videos could disturb communal harmony and create law-and-order challenges in Lalbaug-Parel.
- Who
- Kalachowki police registered cases against two social media users after police constables identified the videos.
- What
- Two cases were filed over the alleged circulation of provocative and unverified videos linked to a clash.
- Where
- The incident was connected to the Lalbaug-Parel area of Mumbai and investigated by Kalachowki police.
- When
- The videos were linked to an Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession on August 26.
- Why
- Police said the videos could create communal tension, disturb harmony and pose a law-and-order challenge.
Key facts
- Cases registered
- Two separate cases
- Police station
- Kalachowki police station
- Social media platforms
- Instagram and Threads
- Linked event
- Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession on August 26
- Location
- Lalbaug-Parel, Mumbai
- Legal provisions
- Relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act; Section 353(2) of the BNS in the second case
Sources
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