According to the allegations, the purpose of the post was to create hatred among the people and incite to disturb public peace.
Alappuzha. All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary K.C. A case has been registered against five people for sharing defamatory and objectionable content on Facebook targeting Venugopal. Police gave this information on Monday. according to police, Alappuzha Cyber Police registered the case based on the complaint by advocate Johnson Abraham made on Sunday night.
Police said that the accused 11 from may 19 Made derogatory and objectionable posts targeting Venugopal on different dates between July. It is alleged that the purpose of these posts was to create hatred towards him among the people and incite to disturb public peace.
Police said that a case has been registered against the five accused under various sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) and the Kerala Police Act. Spreading false information with intent to create or promote enmity against them, Charges have been laid for knowingly or maliciously causing unlawful incitement and nuisance despite apprehension or knowledge that a riot may occur.
Police said that these posts were made at the time, When after the victory of United Democratic Front (UDF) in the assembly elections, there was discussion about the possible candidate for the post of Chief Minister.
according to police, Names that were being discussed for the post of Chief Minister, Venugopal's name was also included in them and the accused had posted on social media opposing his candidature. Police said that information related to the accused and the posts made by them has been collected and they will be interrogated soon.