Former panchayat member booked for allegedly hurting religious sentiments
The case was registered against the local Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader on a complaint by K.K. Biju, taluk secretary of Balagokulam.
Thamarassery police have filed a complaint against V.M. Valli, a former panchayat member and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader, for allegedly offending religious sentiments. The offense stems from a Krishna Janmashtami greeting card Valli shared on social media, featuring an AI-generated image of her pet dog dressed in traditional ornaments.
The complaint was filed by K.K. Biju, the taluk secretary of Balagokulam, under Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses deliberate and malicious acts intended to insult religious feelings. Bharatiya Janata Party officials have called for severe punishment against Valli.
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