HT Correspondent
DHUBRI, May 9: Police in Gauripur have arrested Abubin Miraz Uddin Sheikh, a resident of Alomganj in Dhubri district, on Friday for allegedly disseminating videos containing hateful content in support of Pakistan on his Facebook account.
According to police sources, Sheikh was apprehended based on information regarding the circulation of these provocative videos on social media. The videos are reported to contain content that promotes hatred and expresses support for Pakistan, potentially inciting communal disharmony and disrupting public peace.
The Gauripur police will register a case against Sheikh and have initiated an investigation into the matter. Authorities are currently examining the content of the videos and are likely to press charges related to promoting enmity between different groups and other relevant sections of the law.
This arrest comes amidst heightened vigilance by law enforcement agencies to curb the spread of inflammatory content on social media platforms, particularly content that could have the potential to create social unrest. The police have reiterated their commitment to taking strict action against individuals found indulging in such activities.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the police delve deeper into the case, including the motive behind the creation and dissemination of these videos.