An FIR has been registered at Sitabuldi Police Station against X (formerly known as Twitter) user @gajabhauX for posting derogatory memes about Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The user is accused of spreading a fake narrative and posting communal and defamatory content targeting Fadnavis.
The complaint was lodged by Advocate Gajanan Mohite, a resident of Khare Town. Mohite alleges that the posts were intended to incite public unrest and defame Fadnavis.
The police have registered an offence under Sections 352, 353(1)(C), 336(4), and 358(2)(c) of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
This development follows a similar case registered on Thursday at Khadakpada Police Station in Thane, Mumbai, under relevant provisions of the BNS for promoting enmity between different groups and causing public mischief.