FIR lodged against former AMU student over tweets
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Complaint was received by BJP media head
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Complaint was received by BJP media head
A non cognisable FIR was registered against former Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) student Sharjeel Usmani for allegedly posting objectionable tweets, the police said on Saturday.
Police sources said the Laxmi Nagar police station received a complaint by BJP media head Naveen Kumar.
The complainant stated that Mr. Usmani’s tweets regarding ‘Lord Ram’ and the recent death of a news anchor were defamatory, mischievous and intended to hurt religious sentiments.
Sources said that a non cognisable report under Section 505 (statements conducing to public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code was registered on May 20 and further investigation will be conducted according to law.