Nagpur Cyber Police have registered a case against four social media influencers, including a YouTuber from Bihar, for allegedly spreading misleading information about the Centre’s ethanol policy and falsely linking it to Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.
The accused are Manish Kashyap, Desi Boyser, Harshit Rathi and Anklesh Invate.The case was filed following a complaint by Shishir Arun Tripathi (38), head of the Nagpur BJP Social Media Cell.
According to the complaint, the influencers posted videos on YouTube and Instagram during the ongoing discussion on blending 20% ethanol with petrol. The videos allegedly promoted illegal practices involving ethanol, explained methods for fake transactions, and encouraged activities that violate the law.
The complaint further alleged that the videos misrepresented the government’s ethanol policy, falsely associated it with Nitin Gadkari, and used misleading public interviews to defame the Union Minister and create confusion among viewers.
Police clarified that Gadkari has no direct connection with the alleged offence and that his name appeared only in the videos.
After a preliminary inquiry, the Cyber Police said they found prima facie evidence that misleading and unlawful content had been circulated online. A case has been registered against the four influencers, and further investigation is underway.
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