Man Arrested for Objectionable Post on Yogi Adityanath
A man named Zubair Shah was arrested for allegedly creating and sharing an objectionable post with a tampered photograph of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on social media. The act raised concerns of inciting religious enmity. The case was registered at Gangoh police station.
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On Thursday, authorities arrested a man accused of sharing an objectionable social media post featuring a tampered photo of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The incident took place in Gangoh and has sparked concerns about potential religious discord.
Superintendent of Police (Rural), Sagar Jain, confirmed that the arrest followed a formal complaint at the Gangoh police station. The accused allegedly edited a photograph of the Chief Minister to create a provocative post, which was circulated across various social media platforms.
Officials identified the accused as Zubair Shah, son of Idris, and resident of Sangathheda village. The complainant worried that the post could lead to religious tension and undermine social harmony, prompting quick police action.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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