Kerala Transport Driver Suspended for Defaming Chief Minister on Social Media
KSRTC driver suspended over defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
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A driver from the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) was suspended for posting defamatory content on Facebook about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The driver, S. Sunilkumar, faces potential legal action under the Information Technology Act as police investigate the incident with the help of a cyber cell.
- 01S. Sunilkumar was suspended from the KSRTC Nedumkandam unit in Idukki district.
- 02The driver allegedly morphed and circulated a picture of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
- 03Departmental disciplinary action has been initiated against the suspended driver.
- 04Police are likely to file a case under the Information Technology Act.
- 05The investigation is ongoing with assistance from the cyber cell.
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A driver employed by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has been suspended for allegedly posting defamatory content on Facebook about Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The driver, identified as S. Sunilkumar from the KSRTC Nedumkandam unit in Idukki district, is accused of morphing and sharing a picture of the Chief Minister in a derogatory manner. Following this incident, the KSRTC has initiated disciplinary action against him. Additionally, the police are expected to register a case under the Information Technology Act, with investigations being conducted in collaboration with the cyber cell.
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The suspension of the KSRTC driver highlights the seriousness with which authorities are addressing online defamation, particularly involving public figures.
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