Kolkata: A cyber crime case has been registered against an unidentified person for allegedly posting objectionable and communally sensitive content on Facebook, including a post targeting Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and another related to the arrangement of Qurbani cattle for Bangladeshi individuals, police said.
Case Registered at Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station
The case was registered at Bidhannagar Cyber Crime police station on May 14 based on a complaint lodged by Raju Sah, a resident of Mahisbathan Udayan Pally in Sector V. According to the complaint, Sah came across a Facebook profile named "Rakhal Bedouin" and found posts that he alleged were capable of disturbing communal harmony and public peace.
Details of the Objectionable Posts
One of the posts allegedly carried a Bengali message directed at the Chief Minister, which the complainant claimed could incite unrest. The complaint further alleged that another post from the same profile claimed to be arranging "Qurbani cows" for people from Bangladesh and included a WhatsApp contact number. The complainant alleged that such content violated government directives and could trigger tension considering cross-border concerns.
Investigation Underway
Police sources said screenshots of the posts and profile details were submitted as supporting material with the complaint. "Investigation is underway to identify the individual operating the profile," said a police officer. Authorities are examining digital evidence to trace the origin of the posts and the person behind the profile.
Context and Implications
The case highlights the growing concern over the misuse of social media platforms to spread communally sensitive content. Cyber crime cells in Kolkata have been vigilant in monitoring such activities, especially those that have the potential to disturb public order. The police have urged citizens to report any objectionable content they encounter online.
About the Author
Tamaghna Banerjee, a reporter from Kolkata, covers crime, aviation, human rights and politics. He has a keen interest in human interest and rural reporting. He has done his postgraduation in journalism and mass communication. He has a total of 14 years in journalism.
