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FIR Over Sloganeering at Sukhu Event Triggers Police Probe, BJP Pushback

Investigators are using video to identify students after a complaint under BNS sections 353(2) plus 3(5) alleged deliberate incitement.

Overview

  • Darlaghat police registered an October 4 FIR against unidentified persons under BNS 353(2) and 3(5) following slogans raised during Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s visit on October 2.
  • Solan SP Gaurav Singh said a preliminary inquiry points to some ABVP functionaries disrupting the function and arriving without invitations.
  • Police say video footage, including clips of chants about food arrangements at the venue, has helped identify several students who are being questioned.
  • The BJP condemned the case as punitive, with MLA Trilok Jamwal demanding withdrawal of the FIR and accusing the Congress government of misusing police powers.
  • College authorities said four Scouts and Guides students had formal invitations from the Animal Husbandry Department to welcome the chief minister, creating a dispute over who was authorized to attend.