A man named Hudson has been arrested by Bengaluru Police for allegedly posting an abusive video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media. Police have started a probe following the video coming to the attention of law enforcement authorities.
Based on early information, some sources say the accused was working as a biryani seller in a local biryani shop in Kalyan Nagar (Kammanahalli) in Bengaluru. Police officers found the man after making a search for the person and the video and investigating the origin of the video, which had abusive words towards the Prime Minister.
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A man has been ARRESTED by Bengaluru Police for hurling abuses at PM Modi in a video.
The accused, identified as Hudson, worked at a local BIRYANI SHOP in Kalyan Nagar (Kammanahalli). pic.twitter.com/cHdbCq5fCS
The law authorities have not disclosed the specific sections of law under which the case has been registered. The investigation is currently ongoing, and all aspects of what happened—the video creation, uploading and sharing—are being considered, officials said.
Police are also investigating whether the content was only posted by the accused or whether it was spread by others on social media platforms. Digital evidence (e.g., electronic devices and online activity) will be examined as part of the investigation, they said.
The incident has once again underscored the growing difficulties faced by law enforcement agencies in dealing with content shared on digital platforms. With social media becoming a primary medium for communication and public expression, authorities have increasingly emphasized the importance of responsible online conduct and compliance with applicable laws.
We urge citizens to be cautious when posting or sharing content online, they said. They said freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution, but online activity must be conducted in compliance with the law. Content that does not comply with the law can be investigated and regulated by the authorities, officials said.
Bengaluru Police have not released any more personal details about the accused other than his name and employment. Further details will be made public as the investigation and the legal proceedings progress.
The arrest has led to heated debate on social media about the balance between freedom of speech and legal accountability for online content. Some have advocated for strict enforcement against unlawful posts, but others have emphasized the need to keep investigations and prosecutions consistent with constitutional protections and due process.
Legal experts say cases involving online speech are evaluated based on specific facts and the nature of the content and the law that investigating agencies are using. In the end, any criminal liability is handled by the courts based on the judicial process.
Police officials have advised the public not to spread unverified information or conjecture about the case and to rely on official updates as the investigation continues. The police have also urged social media users to verify the authenticity of their posts before passing them on to others, as sharing unverified news or information that may be considered illegal may have legal consequences in some cases.
The case will proceed through the legal system. The Bengaluru Police will collect more evidence, record statements and put the findings before the appropriate judicial authority.
As we start to get more information from the investigation and through the judicial process, it’s becoming even more apparent that many people are watching online content in India and the responsible conduct of digital content on the part of people.
