Fake social media message arrest results in Muslim stone pelting in Hubli

Tweets suggest that the fake message that was circulated on social media was a photoshopped WhatsApp post showing a saffron flag on a mosque, that resulted in the first arrest of an individual in Hubli

NewsBharati    19-Apr-2022 10:32:13 AM
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Hubli, Apr 19: A stone-pelting incident took place at Old Hubli Police Station, followed after an arrest for spreading fake and communally provocative message on social media. Section 144 imposed in the entire city.
 
 
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According to Police Commissioner Labhu Ram, four policemen including one inspector injured. Investigation is underway and a case has been registered. Last night (Apr 16), a case was registered at Old Hubli Police Station, where a complaint was filed against a person for uploading a video on social media. Soon after, the accused was arrested.
 
 
 
 
Later, a mob gathered outside the police station tried to damage police vehicles. Mob also pelted stones at police officers. 6 cases have been registered regarding the violence, 40 persons involved in the violent activity have been arrested. According to Labhu Ram, probe is underway in the case.
 
 
Tweets suggest that the fake message that was circulated on social media was a photoshopped WhatsApp post showing a saffron flag on a mosque, that resulted in the first arrest of an individual. The arrest was followed with enraged crowd at Hubli Police Station pelting stones, and further arrests.