2 held for posting ‘offensive video’ targeting Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari

Two content creators were arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting the Chief Minister. Police detained the duo in Dinhata following complaints of derogatory language, warning that strict action will follow for abusive social media content

Kolkata: Two online content creators were arrested from Dinhata in West Bengal’s Cooch Behar district for allegedly posting an offensive video targeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

The duo was apprehended on Wednesday following complaints that the viral video “contained derogatory and offensive language against the CM”, he said.

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The Dinhata police launched an investigation, leading to their arrest from Dinhata area, the officer said.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused are active content creators on social media, and had posted the controversial video on their platform, he said.

“Based on the complaints and initial verification, they were detained and subsequently arrested. Investigation is underway,” the officer said.

Meanwhile, the West Bengal Police in a statement said: “No individual is permitted to upload or circulate content that contains abusive language against any person or that may hurt religious or social sentiments. Strict legal action will be taken against those found violating these norms.”