Man held in Barasat for anti-national posts
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Police said both Sheikh Saddam and Mohammad Arif stay near Howrah's Domjur bus stand.At Barasat, the accused, identified as Abu Bakkar, was employed at a jewellery shop near Haritala More. According to locals, Bakkar uploaded a photograph on Friday showing the Tricolour being burnt, along with several remarks in Bengali that allegedly supported Pakistan. The posts triggered outrage among his colleagues and social media users.After noticing the content, Bakkar's co-workers confronted him when he arrived at work on Sunday. He was handed over to Barasat police, who took him into custody for interrogation. Following preliminary questioning, he was arrested. "We have launched a probe," a senior officer of Barasat District Police said.The incident has sparked tension in the area. Local traders expressed concern, stating such actions could disturb communal harmony."We live here peacefully. But his colleagues noticed that he was making anti-India comments on social media. That's why they handed him over to the police," said a local shopkeeper. Police said further legal proceedings are underway.Kolkata: A man from Murshidabad was arrested by Barasat police in North 24 Parganas on Sunday for allegedly posting anti-national content on social media, including pro-Pakistan messages and an image showing the Indian National Flag being set on fire.Howrah Police, meanwhile, detained two persons after they showered praises on Pakistan in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor on their social media handles. Police said both Sheikh Saddam and Mohammad Arif stay near Howrah's Domjur bus stand.At Barasat, the accused, identified as Abu Bakkar, was employed at a jewellery shop near Haritala More. According to locals, Bakkar uploaded a photograph on Friday showing the Tricolour being burnt, along with several remarks in Bengali that allegedly supported Pakistan. The posts triggered outrage among his colleagues and social media users.After noticing the content, Bakkar's co-workers confronted him when he arrived at work on Sunday. He was handed over to Barasat police, who took him into custody for interrogation. Following preliminary questioning, he was arrested. "We have launched a probe," a senior officer of Barasat District Police said.The incident has sparked tension in the area. Local traders expressed concern, stating such actions could disturb communal harmony."We live here peacefully. But his colleagues noticed that he was making anti-India comments on social media. That's why they handed him over to the police," said a local shopkeeper. Police said further legal proceedings are underway.
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