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Omelette Seller Arrested Over Post Featuring Gujarat Deputy CM

Omelette Seller Arrested Over Post Featuring Gujarat Deputy CM
Man held for ‘misleading’ social media post using Gujarat Deputy CM’s photo · indianexpress.com

Police in Navsari arrested an omelette seller on Thursday.

They say he posted misleading information on social media.

The post used a photo of Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.

It talked about liquor allegedly being sold or found in some villages.

It also questioned what action had been taken.

A cybercrime officer found the post.

Police had registered a complaint against unidentified people the day before.

The case cites laws concerning forgery and identity theft.

Key facts

Arrested person
An omelette seller
Investigating unit
Navsari Cyber Crime Unit
Featured official
Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi
Post subject
Allegations that liquor was being sold or found in some villages in Navsari district
Complaint timing
Registered on Wednesday
Cited provisions
BNS 336 (4) and Information Technology Act section 66 (c)

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