Meerut police register FIR against 2 Twitter accounts for spreading ‘love jihad’ rumours

Upendra Singh, SHO, Nauchandi Police Station, said an FIR under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 469 (Forgery for purpose of harming reputation) and 505(1)(Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, rumour or report) has been registered.

“We have taken suo moto cognizance of the matter as both minor students were being continuously defamed over social media. Though the girl’s father gave a statement in writing that they were studying and both of them know each other, some of the Twitter accounts were sharing fake news. Now, we will try to nab the accused behind these accounts,” said Singh.

He also said if the family files any complaint or the minors record their statement, the police will be able to take action against those seen in the video.

On Monday, some of the videos went viral on Twitter showing a group of men entering a building in Meerut’s Shastri Nagar area and questioning the girl and the boy, who is from the Muslim community.

Later, the Meerut police issued a statement saying both of them are minors and were studying together for the NEET exam. “Both are from the same place and know each other. This has been confirmed in writing by the family members. There is no criminal issue in the case,” said the police.