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Pune Law Student Booked for Online Remarks Against Prophet Muhammad

Police launch probe and search for the accused after FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for promoting enmity and outraging religious sentiments.

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The case has drawn attention amid rising concerns over inflammatory speech on social media. Local Muslim groups have demanded strict action against the accused.   (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Overview

  • A female law student in her early 20s from a reputed Pune college has been booked for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Prophet Muhammad in a video posted on social media.
  • The FIR, filed on May 19 at Vimantal Police Station, cites Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 196(1)(a), 299, and 353 for promoting enmity and insulting religious beliefs.
  • The video, originally posted from the handle @Sharmishtha_19 on X, was removed, but its content persisted through secondary shares, prompting investigation.
  • The complaint was lodged by Constable Chandrakant Gurav after activists submitted multiple applications demanding action against the student.
  • Senior Inspector Ajay Sankeshwari confirmed that a probe is underway, and police are actively searching for the accused.