Journalist booked for ‘insulting’ UP CM on Twitter

Ghaziabad police registered an FIR on Tuesday against independent journalist Shyam Meera Singh for his alleged objectionable tweet against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Police took the action following a complaint filed by a Sahibabad resident, Chandan Rai.

According to the FIR by Rai, who also identifies himself as a journalist: “This tweet is an indecent comment against Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is leading around 25 crore people of our state. This obscene remark has not only hurt my sentiments, but also those of the people of Uttar Pradesh as well as the whole country who have faith in the Sanatan tradition. There is anger among people, if action is not taken in such a situation, it can also impact the law and order situation.”

No arrests have been made so far in the case, registered under section 66 (Computer related offences) of Information Technology (amendment) Act 2008 at Sahibabad police station.

Singh said he received the FIR on Tuesday but has not been contacted by police yet. “I am being targeted for the work that I do on my YouTube channel which has millions of views,” he added.