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Case against policeman over posts criticizing Modi

Reports said a case has been registered by police in Uttar Pradesh against a suspended policeman after he posted messages against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

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Published : Aug 27, 2020, 4:49 PM IST

Lucknow: A case has been registered against a suspended policeman in Etawah city in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly posting content against state Chief Minister Yogi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his social media account.

Reportedly, BJP District President Ajay Dhakre and All India Brahmin Mahasabha have filed a case against the suspended inspector.

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"He has made objectionable remarks against Hindu deities and Prime Minister Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his post," the police said.

The suspended inspector in the past had joined anti-CAA protest while being on duty. Moreover, the officer is also accused of breaking the idol at a temple. "After his objectionable actions he was immediately suspended," a source added.

According to the reports, an investigation is underway against the police officer.

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