Bengaluru police register an FIR against an unidentified woman who is alleged to have displayed posters/placards supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a student protest at Freedom Park. According to police accounts, the woman holds up messages linked to the detained activists and the incident leads to complaints about public order. Police state they are investigating the case and attempting to identify the woman involved. One report says other protesters allegedly remove or hide the placards before police can seize them, while police also review CCTV footage that they say shows the woman deliberately displaying the material. The case is registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions relating to disturbing public peace. Authorities are also examining the context of the protest and whether any additional individuals were involved. NDTV and Times of India both report the FIR has been filed and that police are still identifying the accused, with the investigation continuing.
FIR filed in Bengaluru after woman allegedly displays posters of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
Bengaluru police register an FIR against an unidentified woman who is alleged to have displayed posters/placards supporting Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a student protest at Freedom Park. Acco...
- Bengaluru police file an FIR against an unidentified woman for allegedly displaying posters/placards at Freedom Park.
- The posters/placards are linked to jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
- Police say they are investigating the incident and trying to identify the woman.
- One report adds that CCTV footage supports the allegation that the woman deliberately displayed the posters.
- The FIR is registered under provisions related to disturbing public peace.
Bengaluru police filed an FIR against an unidentified woman for allegedly displaying pro-Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam placards during a student protest at Freedom Park. Police are investigating the incident and attempting to identify her.
3 hours agoPolice filed a case against an unknown woman at Freedom Park. She displayed placards supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Other protesters allegedly hid the placards before police could seize them. CCTV footage confirmed the woman deliberately displayed provocative slogans. Legal action is being taken under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for disturbing public peace.
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