Anticipatory Bail Granted to YouTuber Amid Dharmasthala Case Controversy

A Mangaluru court granted anticipatory bail to YouTuber Sameer MD for charges related to a controversial video concerning the Dharmasthala case. He is alleged to have spread misinformation that could incite public disorder. The court instructed him to cooperate with the investigation and avoid inflammatory remarks.

A YouTuber known for his provocative content on sensitive topics has been granted anticipatory bail by a Mangaluru court. Sameer MD, facing charges of inciting public disorder through a video on the Dharmasthala case, is mandated to comply with the ongoing investigation.

The video, which police claim contains misleading and provocative information, led to charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Sameer is no stranger to legal battles, having faced a hefty defamation suit earlier this year from Dharmasthala representatives over alleged defamatory posts about a 2008 murder case.

While Sameer defends his content as exposing ignored issues, authorities argue his actions risk inflaming public sentiment. With the Special Investigation Team overseeing the Dharmasthala case, scrutiny on digital content remains high to prevent unrest.

(With inputs from agencies.)