Arunachal Resident Files Complaint Against Facebook Account Over Abusive Posts
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On Thursday 28th May : A resident of Arunachal Pradesh filed an FIR at Shantipur Police Station against a Facebook account named “Pinky 944” for allegedly posting abusive, caste-based, and threatening content targeting tribal communities and Arunachalee people.
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The complainant, Shri Getem Gamno from Kalek village, alleged that the account used derogatory terms such as “junglee” and “dafla” against tribal communities. The complaint also stated that defamatory posts falsely described the community as “drug suppliers” and “girl suppliers.”
According to the FIR, the accused allegedly threatened to burn vehicles registered in Arunachal Pradesh that were travelling through Assam, creating fear among Arunachalee travellers and members of Scheduled Tribe communities.
The complaint further claimed that the social media posts could promote communal hatred and incite violence against tribal people, especially those travelling through the region.
The complainant has requested strict legal action under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Information Technology Act. He also appealed for the safety and protection of Arunachalee travellers and urged authorities to prevent the further spread of the alleged hateful content.
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Documents attached to the complaint show that it was officially received by Shantipur Police Station on May 27, 2026, for investigation.