Pune: A law student from a prestigious college in Pune is facing legal action after allegedly making offensive comments about Prophet Muhammed in a video posted on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter). Pune City Police have registered a case under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing charges related to inciting enmity, offending religious sentiments, and spreading public mischief.
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at Vimantal Police Station following a formal complaint submitted by police constable Chandrakant Gurav. The complaint came in response to several representations from social activists demanding strict action against the student, who is reportedly in her early twenties.
According to authorities, the controversial video was brought to their attention on May 15. Although the original post had been deleted by the time police initiated their preliminary inquiry, it had already been widely shared and commented upon by other users, many of whom called for immediate legal proceedings.
Based on the reposted clips and accompanying commentary, investigators concluded that the video contained offensive content targeting Prophet Muhammed. Subsequently, the student was booked under Section 196(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for promoting enmity on religious grounds, Section 299 for intentionally hurting religious sentiments, and Section 353 for inciting public disorder.
Vimantal police have launched an investigation and are currently attempting to trace the whereabouts of the accused.
