Cyber Crime Police Arrest Man for Inciting Hate on Social Media

Mangaluru Cyber Economic and Narcotics Crime Police arrested Soji Altaf from Ullal for allegedly making hate statements in social media groups. In his message, Altaf suggested targeting community leaders instead of innocents. The police have registered a case against him under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

The Cyber Economic and Narcotics Crime Police of Mangaluru police Commissionerate have detained an individual for allegedly inciting hate and violence on social media, authorities announced Monday.

The suspect, identified as Soji Altaf from Ullal, reportedly disseminated a voice message calling for community leaders to be targeted instead of innocent people.

This explicit message, aimed at spreading enmity between communities, has been circulating on social media. A case has been filed at the Cyber Economic and Narcotics Crime police station under applicable sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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