Bihar Singer Arrested After Viral Abusive Post Targeting Chief Minister
Authorities say a cyber police case was filed after the post circulated and investigators have opened a detailed probe.
Overview
- Chunnu Lal Yadav, a 35-year-old singer from Siripur village in the Makhdumpur police station area, was arrested by Jehanabad police on Wednesday, May 27.
- Police say Yadav posted abusive language aimed at Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and that the content later went viral, prompting a complaint.
- A case was registered at the Patna cyber police station, which handled the online complaint that preceded the arrest.
- Officials quoted to news agencies say a detailed investigation is under way but public details about formal charges or any court appearance have not been released.
- Reporting relies on Jehanabad police statements relayed by agency and regional outlets, and the case highlights growing use of dedicated cyber units to police alleged online insults of public figures.