Arrest in Bhubaneswar: Youth Nabbed for Spreading Communal Hatred
The Bhubaneswar Police have apprehended a 19-year-old named Arshad Alli for disseminating communal hate speech on social media. The arrest follows a complaint about a provocative video that could incite violence and insult Hindu sentiments. The police emphasize that those sharing such content are equally culpable.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 13-10-2025 15:17 IST | Created: 13-10-2025 15:17 IST
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A youth identified as Arshad Alli, 19, has been arrested by the Bhubaneswar Police for allegedly spreading communal hatred on social media, a senior officer reported.
Alli's arrest resulted from a case filed on October 9, following a complaint about a video posted online containing hate speech that could incite violence and insult Hindu sentiments.
The Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh warned that individuals sharing similar provocative content would face legal consequences, encouraging the public to avoid forwarding such messages.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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