Trichy Police Remand Four Over Lord Rama Portrait Burning Video
A cybercrime complaint led to charges under the BNS, with searches continuing for additional accused.
Overview
- Trichy District Police arrested Thilakeswaran, Napoleon and Vasanthakumar on October 4, a day after detaining Adaikkalaraj, bringing the total to four.
- All four accused were produced before court and remanded to judicial custody.
- The case was registered on October 2 at the Cyber Crime Police Station as Crime No. 18/25 under BNS sections 192, 196(1)(a), 197, 299, 302 and 353(2).
- Police say the video shows members linked to Aindham Tamil Sangam beating and burning a Lord Rama banner while chanting “Ravanae Potri” before posting it on social media with phone numbers to join.
- Investigations are ongoing and the district police warned of strict action against anyone posting or sharing content that hurts religious sentiments or disturbs public peace.