Zero FIR against woman over objectionable remarks on PM at Jantar Mantar protest
A Zero FIR has been registered against a woman for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest over the alleged
A Zero FIR has been registered against a woman for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest over the alleged NEET paper leak at Delhi's Jantar Mantar last week. The FIR was lodged on July 29 at the Expressway police station in Gautam Buddh Nagar on the complaint of Smriti Singh, a resident of Ghaziabad, against Ruchika Singh, a resident of Noida. Read Full Story According to the FIR, the complainant alleged that on July 23, the accused used "abusive and objectionable" language against the Prime Minister during the protest at Jantar Mantar, thereby hurting the dignity of the constitutional office of the Prime Minister.
The complaint further said that the remarks were made with the deliberate intention of inciting ill-will, spreading hatred and disturbing public peace. It also claimed that the alleged statements had the potential to create social discord and disrupt communal harmony. Based on the complaint, the police registered a case under Sections 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace), 353(1) (statements conducing to public mischief) and 356(1) (defamation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), officials said. Senior police officer Manisha Singh confirmed the development. "A resident of Ghaziabad lodged an FIR against a resident of Sector 168, Noida, alleging that she used abusive language against the Prime Minister of India at Jantar Mantar.
It is a Zero FIR and will be transferred to Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi for further investigation," the officer said. A Zero FIR is registered by any police station regardless of where the alleged offence took place. It is later transferred to the police station having territorial jurisdiction, ensuring that the investigation is not delayed due to jurisdictional issues. Officials said Parliament Street Police Station will now conduct the investigation and take further legal action based on its findings. STUDENTS PROTEST AT JANTAR MANTAR The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi concluded on July 25.
Thousands of student activists, joined by innovator-activist Sonam Wangchuk during his 26-day hunger strike, mobilised to express public anger over the alleged widespread competitive examination paper leaks. Following intense demonstrations, police standoffs and a major march to Parliament on July 20, the agitation resulted in the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The CJP officially ended the protest after the government conceded to their core demands, including education reforms aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in competitive examinations. Ends With agency inputs
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