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Key Points

Karnataka Police have taken serious action against a social media user who allegedly defended the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The Ullal Police filed an FIR under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, targeting a post that seems to glorify terrorist actions. Preliminary investigations suggest the accused is from the Konaje area in Mangaluru. The incident highlights the growing concern over inflammatory online content that could potentially incite communal tensions.

Key Points: Karnataka Police Hunt Social Media User Defending Pahalgam Terror Attack

  • Karnataka Police register FIR against inflammatory social media content
  • Manhunt launched for user defending terrorist actions
  • Post includes provocative images of terror attack site
  • Investigation focuses on Konaje area resident
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Karnataka police file FIR over social media post defending Pahalgam terror attack; hunt on for accused

Karnataka authorities file FIR against social media post praising terrorist actions, launching investigation into inflammatory online content

"If Chetan Singh had been hanged publicly, the recent attack in Srinagar might have been prevented - Unidentified Social Media Post"

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 25

Karnataka Police on Friday registered an FIR and launched a manhunt for the individual behind a social media post allegedly defending the Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 people were killed by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

The post, made under the username "Nicchu Mangaluru," was published in the wake of the attack. The Ullal Police in Mangaluru city filed the FIR based on a complaint lodged by Satish Kumar, a resident of Ullal.

The Konaje Police have registered the case under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), invoking Sections 192 (wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause a riot) and 353(1)(B) (publication of material likely to cause fear or panic among the public, potentially leading someone to commit a crime against the state).

The accused allegedly posted a message claiming that the biased media had forgotten about one Chetan Singh -- a terrorist who, according to the post, asked three people whether they were Muslims before shooting them at Palghar Railway Station in Maharashtra.

The post went on to say that if Chetan Singh had been hanged publicly, the recent attack in Srinagar might have been prevented.

The post also included an image of Chetan Singh and a photograph of the Pahalgam attack site, where the terrorists reportedly confirmed the victims were Hindus before shooting them.

A local Muslim youth was also killed for questioning the terrorists' actions and trying to defend the tourists.

Police stated they have retrieved the image of the accused from the Facebook page, and preliminary investigations indicate that the individual is a resident of the Konaje area in Mangaluru.

The Facebook post sparked sharp outrage on social media, with users demanding immediate action against the accused.

Earlier, Karnataka Police registered an FIR against the state BJP IT Cell on Thursday over a social media post alleging that whenever Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is abroad, terror attacks occur in Kashmir.

The complaint was filed by C.M. Dhananjaya, President of the Legal and Human Rights Cell of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and the FIR was registered at the High Grounds Police Station in Bengaluru.

The complaint states that the post has the potential to disturb societal peace and incite hatred among communities.

It also states that the statement was intended to defame LoP Gandhi and is based on false information.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
This is absolutely disgusting behavior. How can anyone defend such horrific attacks? The police are right to take action - hate speech has no place in our society. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I agree the post was inappropriate, I hope the police investigation is thorough. Sometimes social media posts are taken out of context. Justice should be fair for all parties involved.
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Sanjay T.
The bravery of that local Muslim youth who stood up against the terrorists deserves more attention in this story. We need more people like him who stand for humanity above all else.
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Ananya R.
The article mentions two separate FIRs - one about the Pahalgam post and another about the BJP IT cell. I wish the connection between these cases was explained better. The reporting feels a bit disjointed.
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Vikram D.
Social media has become such a toxic space lately. Maybe we all need to think twice before posting anything inflammatory, especially about sensitive topics like this. Stay safe everyone!
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Neha P.
The laws being invoked seem appropriate for this case. Spreading misinformation that could incite violence should have serious consequences. Hope they find the person soon.

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