Tension prevailed in Kamptee town in Nagpur district on Sunday night after several members of a community gathered outside a police station, demanding action against a man and woman over their alleged derogatory posts on social media.
According to reports the woman had posted a message allegedly defaming a religion on a WhatsApp group, while, the man had posted a message in support of her on another social media platform
Furious over the message several members of a community gathered outside the New Kamptee police station and demanded strict action against the duo.
A Quick Response Team and riot control police were also deployed in the town to maintain law and order. The police also appealed to citizens to maintain peace.
A case was registered against the duo after the incident and police patrolling was intensified in the area.
