The Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Police has registered a formal case against Mahila Congress Pathanamthitta district secretary Renjitha Pulickan following a complaint filed by Youth Congress general secretary Sajana B Sajan. The case centers around alleged social media attacks and defamatory content posted by Pulickan against Sajan.
The Background of the Conflict
The controversy emerged from Sajana B Sajan's decision to lodge an official complaint against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil with the party high command. This action was taken in connection with the sexual assault case currently facing Mamkootathil. In her formal complaint, Sajana demanded Mamkootathil's expulsion from the primary membership of the Congress party and called for the formation of a special committee that would include women members from the party to meet with and record the statement of the victim.
Social Media Warfare Erupts
According to the cyber police FIR, Renjitha Pulickan responded to Sajana's complaint by launching a social media campaign against her. Pulickan allegedly used derogatory comments and abusive language in multiple posts targeting Sajana across various social media platforms. The police investigation revealed that Pulickan created several videos specifically attacking Sajana for her stance against Mamkootathil.
The cyber police have established that Pulickan is among the Congress leaders who have openly supported Rahul Mamkootathil during the ongoing controversy. Her social media activity reportedly intensified after learning about Sajana's complaint submitted to both the party high command and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi.
Legal Consequences and Police Action
Based on the evidence gathered, Sajana B Sajan filed a formal complaint with the Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber Police, leading to the registration of the case against Renjitha Pulickan. The police have confirmed that their investigation focuses on the defamatory nature of the social media content and the use of abusive language in the posts and videos created by Pulickan.
The cyber police have taken a serious view of the matter, particularly given the positions held by both individuals within the Congress party organization. The case highlights the growing trend of political conflicts moving to digital platforms and the legal consequences that can follow such online confrontations.
