Defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister: cyber police register case in Kozhikode
Case registered against a Facebook account operating under the name ‘Nithin Kakkedath.’ Petition filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee
A case has been registered by the Kozhikode cyber police in connection with a Facebook post deemed defamatory towards Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan. The suspect, allegedly behind the post under the pseudonym ‘Nithin Kakkedath,’ faces the allegations of stirring unrest and sowing discord among the public. The petition to initiate legal proceedings was filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee.
The police, aided by their hi-tech cell, have identified the suspect and plan to interrogate him soon. Initially reported to the District Police Chief of Kozhikode city, the complaint was subsequently handed over to the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Cyber) for prompt action.
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