Nagpur Cyber Police register a criminal complaint (FIR) against social media users and content creators over alleged fake, misleading and defamatory posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in connection with the government’s Ethanol-blended fuel (E20) policy. Multiple outlets report that the posts appear to focus on the ethanol row surrounding E20, which has faced public and political debate. The action follows a complaint lodged by a BJP social media official. Times of India and News18 identify the complainant as Shishir Arun Tripathi, convener of the BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell, and state the FIR names four content creators. Other reports, including Mint and The Hindu, describe the FIR as being filed against several social media users/content creators without listing individuals. The authorities allege the accounts shared content that was misinformation and defamatory. The FIR reflects ongoing scrutiny of online campaigning related to the E20 rollout. The reports do not state the specific claims made in the posts or any court outcomes, and they present the allegations as part of an ongoing investigation.
Nagpur Cyber Police file FIR over alleged fake social media posts targeting Nitin Gadkari on E20
Nagpur Cyber Police register a criminal complaint (FIR) against social media users and content creators over alleged fake, misleading and defamatory posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in con...
- Nagpur Cyber Police file an FIR against social media users/content creators over alleged defamatory and misleading posts.
- The posts target Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and relate to the E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy.
- Times of India and News18 report the FIR names four content creators; other outlets describe it as involving several users/accounts.
- The FIR is registered on a complaint from a BJP social media official, identified as Shishir Arun Tripathi by some outlets.
- The case is linked to the ongoing political controversy and criticism around the E20 rollout.
The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy
2 hours agoThe Nagpur Cyber Police have filed an FIR against several social media users over alleged fake and defamatory posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on E20 fuel. The case comes amid growing criticism of the nationwide E20 rollout
22 hours agoThe case was registered by the Nagpur Cyber Police on the basis of a complaint filed by BJP Nagpur City Social Media Cell convener Shishir Arun Tripathi.
23 hours agoNagpur Police have registered an FIR against several social media account holders for allegedly spreading false and defamatory content targeting Gadkari over E20 fuel
1 day agoNagpur Cyber Police registered an FIR against four social media content creators. These creators allegedly posted misleading and defamatory content about Nitin Gadkari. The posts targeted the government's ethanol-blended fuel policy, E20. The FIR was filed based on a complaint from a BJP social media convener. This action occurs amidst ongoing political debate regarding E20 petrol.
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