Archive · 19 May 2025
FIR Filed for False Claims of Attack on Colonel's Family
Some people on social media falsely claimed that the family of a Colonel named Sofiya Qureshi was attacked.
These claims were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by several accounts.
The police investigated these claims and found that they were not true.
The police have filed a case against the people who spread these false rumors because they are trying to cause problems and spread hate.
Spreading fake information can cause real harm, and the police are taking action to stop it.
Belagavi police registered an FIR against three X account holders for spreading misinformation.
The false posts claimed RSS workers attacked Col. Sofiya Qureshi's family.
Police investigated and found no attack had occurred; the house was intact.
The accused account holders are Annis Uddin, Khubaani, and DrRumy.
The FIR was registered under Section 353(2), 192 (A) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
- Who
- Belagavi police and X account holders Annis Uddir, Khubaani, and Drrumi.
- What
- An FIR has been filed against three X account holders for spreading misinformation about an alleged attack on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's family.
- When
- May 13-14 (posts) and ongoing investigation.
- Where
- Konnur village, Gokak taluk, Belagavi district, India.
- Why
- To provoke people and create societal disturbance; to spread false information.
Misinformation Claimed
Reality Confirmed
Attack on Sofiya's Family
Misinformation Claimed
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi's family was attacked by RSS workers.
Reality Confirmed
The house was not attacked. The claims are false.
- Colonel's Name
- Sofiya Qureshi
- Location of incident
- Konnur village, Gokak taluk
- False Claim
- Attack on Sofiya Qureshi's family by RSS workers.
- Accused Accounts
- Annis Uddin, Khubaani, and Drrumi
- Police Action
- FIR registered; investigation ongoing
