Gurugram Police Arrest Man for Spreading False Video Related to IMT Manesar Protests
Man held for misleading video linking death claim to IMT Manesar protest case
Hindustan Times
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A 30-year-old man from Sahia Bazaar village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested by Gurugram police for sharing a misleading video falsely linking a woman's death to the ongoing workers' protest at IMT Manesar. The video, which was old and unrelated, aimed to incite unrest and disturb public peace.
- 01The accused was arrested for circulating a misleading video on social media.
- 02The video falsely claimed a woman's death was linked to the IMT Manesar protests.
- 03Two old videos from Uttar Pradesh and Punjab were shared to mislead the public.
- 04The police registered an FIR under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act.
- 05The arrest is part of increased vigilance during ongoing protests at IMT Manesar.
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The Gurugram police's cybercrime cell has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly spreading a misleading video on social media that falsely linked a woman's death to the ongoing workers' protests at IMT Manesar, Haryana, India. The accused, from Sahia Bazaar village in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, was taken into custody after routine monitoring identified the inflammatory video, which was shared on Facebook on April 10. Investigators found that the video was old and not connected to the current labor unrest. Police spokesperson Sandeep Turan stated that the dissemination of such content could incite panic and disturb public order. An FIR has been filed against the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. The accused reportedly admitted to sharing the video to incite unrest. The police are also working to identify others involved in this misleading campaign, as the situation at IMT Manesar remains tense, with 55 individuals previously arrested for violence during the protests.
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The arrest aims to prevent misinformation that could escalate tensions and maintain public order during ongoing protests.
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