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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Ludhiana Congress leader PM morphed photo
2. Social media post PM morphed photo Ludhiana Congress leader
A local Congress leader from Khanna, claiming to be the president of the party’s social media wing, got into trouble for sharing a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Facebook. The image depicted the PM’s face superimposed on Lord Rama, with Lord Hanuman bowing before him. The City 2 police station in Khanna filed an FIR against the accused, Sudhir Joshi, who claimed to have found the image online but couldn’t provide the source. The FIR was lodged following a complaint from Gautam Sharma of Shiv Sena Hindu student wing, citing religious sentiments of Hindus being hurt. Joshi has been booked under IPC Section 295A and IT Act Section 66.
1. Ludhiana politician charged for sharing doctored image of Prime Minister on social media
2. Ludhiana Congress member arrested for posting manipulated photo of PM online
Local Congress Leader in Khanna Lands in Trouble
A local Congress leader from Khanna, a bustling town in Punjab, found himself in hot water after sharing a morphed picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his Facebook account. The controversial image depicted the face of Lord Rama being replaced by the Prime Minister, while Lord Hanuman was shown bowing before him.
Police Take Action in Khanna
The City 2 police station of Khanna swiftly took action and lodged an FIR against the accused, identified as Sudhir Joshi of Shivpuri Mohalla in Khanna. During the investigation, Joshi claimed that he had copied the image from the internet, but he failed to provide a credible source for the picture.
Investigation and Accusations
Joshi defended his actions by stating that his intention was to raise objections to such images through his Facebook post. However, Gautam Sharma, president of the Shiv Sena Hindu student wing, stated that Joshi had offended the religious sentiments of Hindus by sharing the morphed picture.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Harjinder Singh confirmed that the complainant alleged that the accused had uploaded the picture on April 25. The FIR was filed following a thorough investigation, and Joshi is currently at large.
Legal Ramifications
Sub-Inspector Gurmeet Singh, the Station House Officer (SHO) at City 2 police station, disclosed that Joshi has been booked under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Section 66 of the Information and Technology Act.
The legal proceedings are ongoing, and the accused is yet to be apprehended by the authorities. The case has sparked controversy and discussions within the community in Khanna.
Community Reaction
The incident has divided opinions within the town of Khanna, with some condemning Joshi’s actions while others expressing support for his right to freedom of expression. The controversy has led to discussions about the boundaries of political discourse and religious sensitivity in the digital age.
As the investigation continues, the residents of Khanna eagerly await the resolution of this contentious issue that has captured the attention of the town and beyond.
