Overview

• Belagavi Police in Karnataka have registered suo motu FIRs against three X accounts for spreading false claims about an RSS attack on Colonel Sofia Qureshi's in-laws' residence.
• The viral image used in the posts was confirmed to be unrelated, originating from polling booth vandalism in April 2024 in Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka.
• One of the accused, Anees Uddin, posted the misinformation from Canada, prompting police to consider diplomatic measures for extradition if necessary.
• Enhanced security has been provided to Colonel Qureshi’s family, with officials emphasizing the importance of combating communal disinformation.
• The misleading posts have been removed from X, as authorities continue to coordinate with the platform and central government to address cross-border digital accountability.