Man held for posting objectionable remarks on social media

Excelsior Correspondent

RAJOURI, June 10: The Police in Rajouri has booked and arrested a man for his sensitive and objectionable comments on Facebook.
Official sources said that an information was received by Rajouri police that a social media user Balkrishan Bhat, resident of Rajouri made some sensitive and objectionable comments on Facebook which were reviewed by the social media monitoring unit of police.
“Taking cognizance of the matter, a case FIR No. 294/2020 under sections 153A, 295A has been registered in Police Station Rajouri against the said person, who has been arrested,” sources said.
SSP Rajouri, Chandan Kohli said that social media user should ensure to comply with IT Act and norms and no post or comments having sensitive nature should be made.
“It is collective responsibility of all the citizens to play their role in maintenance of peace.” SSP said.
“There is a zero tolerance policy towards those who shall violate the law by any objectionable and sensitive post on social media platforms,” SSP said.