One held for sharing Instagram post to incite communal tension

Kodinar: Kodinar police have arrested an accused for allegedly sharing an inflammatory post on social media aimed at spreading hatred between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Mool Dwarka village of Gir Somnath district. The objectionable post had gone viral, prompting the police to take swift action.

After the police came to know about the post, the probe revealed that the content had been uploaded from an Instagram account named ‘Firoz Kharai’. Officials conducted an in-depth examination of technical data, including the account’s Call Detail Records (CDR), SDR, and IPDR, to trace the source of the post.

Police investigation revealed that Ajgar Anwar Kharai was involved in the act. The accused allegedly obtained a stolen SIM card belonging to another individual and created a fake Instagram ID under someone else’s name. Using this account, he circulated content intended to hurt religious sentiments and create communal tension.

Kodinar police have registered a case against the accused under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 66C of the IT Act, and he has been taken into custody. Police said one person has been arrested so far, but further action will be taken if others are found to have assisted in the offence.

Gir Somnath police have issued a strong warning to the public, stating that social media platforms are under continuous monitoring for posts related to religion, caste, or gender. Anyone found sharing or circulating objectionable content will face strict legal action. DeshGujarat