CHANDIGARH, Apr 20: The Chandigarh Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against renowned author and commentator Madhu Kishwar and several other social media users for allegedly circulating a misleading and obscene video clip targeting a constitutional authority.
The case was filed on Monday at the Sector-26 police station following a formal complaint received on April 19. The complainant alleged that the accused deliberately shared a doctored video clip, attaching a false identity to the individual shown in the footage and incorporating obscene language to tarnish the reputation of a person holding a high constitutional office.
According to the official statement issued by the Chandigarh Police, the preliminary investigation revealed that the individual featured in the controversial video is actually a travel vlogger. The vlogger’s spouse, who regularly shares updates about their activities on social media, had originally posted the footage.
During the initial probe, the police recorded statements from the vlogger and the woman in the video, confirming that third-party social media users had misrepresented the content. The complainant asserted that the act was not a mere oversight but a calculated attempt to spread misinformation, disturb public peace, and damage the dignity of the individual involved.
The FIR invokes multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including provisions related to creating false electronic records and defamation, along with relevant sections of the Information Technology (IT) Act, such as 66C, 66D, and 67, which pertain to identity theft and the publishing of obscene material in electronic form.
Investigations into the social media handle of Madhu Kishwar indicated that the post involved a clip of a man receiving a facial massage at a wellness centre. The post allegedly attempted to pass off the person in the video as a different individual, creating a false and inflammatory narrative.
The Sector-26 police station is currently conducting a thorough forensic examination of the digital footprints to identify all individuals who participated in the creation and viral dissemination of the content.
Authorities have emphasised that the investigation is focused on determining the level of orchestration behind the spread of this material. The police reiterated their commitment to taking strict action based on digital evidence, ensuring that those responsible for manufacturing and proliferating malicious misinformation face the full extent of the law.
(UNI)
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