FIR Registered Against Woman for Alleged Derogatory Social Media Posts Targeting Former UP CM Mayawati
In a significant development, the Krishna Nagar police station in Lucknow has officially registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a woman accused of publishing objectionable and derogatory content targeting former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) National President Mayawati on the social media platform Facebook. The case was formally lodged on Wednesday, marking a serious legal response to alleged online defamation.
Legal Framework and Charges Invoked
According to detailed police records, the FIR has been filed under specific sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which include Sections 352 and 353(1)(c). These provisions are complemented by Section 66 of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008, highlighting the intersection of traditional penal codes with contemporary digital legislation. This dual legal approach underscores the authorities' commitment to addressing cyber offenses with the full force of the law.
Complaint Details and Allegations
The formal complaint was submitted by Gangaram Verma, who serves as the Cantt Assembly president of the BSP and resides in Garhi Kanaura, Lucknow. In his written statement, Verma detailed that on February 9, 2026, at approximately 4:00 PM, he was attending a party meeting in Damodar Nagar, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Krishna Nagar police station. During this gathering, he encountered a Facebook post from an account identified as 'Shreya Yadav', purportedly based in Lucknow.
Verma alleged that the content of this post contained highly objectionable and socially offensive language directed at Mayawati. The complainant asserted that the derogatory remarks not only hurt the sentiments of the BSP party workers present at the meeting but also triggered strong resentment and outrage among the attendees, disrupting the peaceful conduct of the assembly.
Geographical and Investigative Context
The incident is reported to have occurred within the Azad Nagar beat area, located approximately 3 kilometers north-east of the Krishna Nagar police station. Police authorities have identified the accused as the operator of the Facebook ID 'Shreya Yadav', with an address listed in Krishna Nagar, Lucknow, specifically within the south zone under the Lucknow Commissionerate. Notably, no other individuals have been named as accused in this case at this preliminary stage.
Ongoing Investigation and Legal Proceedings
Officials from the Krishna Nagar police station have confirmed that the matter is currently under active investigation. They emphasized that appropriate legal action will be pursued after a thorough examination of all available digital evidence. This includes scrutinizing screenshots of the alleged Facebook post that were attached to the original complaint, ensuring a meticulous and evidence-based approach to the proceedings.
The police have reiterated their dedication to upholding the law and maintaining social harmony, particularly in cases involving public figures and digital platforms. As the investigation progresses, further updates are expected to shed light on the specifics of the allegations and the subsequent legal outcomes.
