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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Insta influencer nabbed in Ggm over post on OP Sindoor, sent to judicial custody till June 13
Kolkata police has arrested a 22-year-old female Instagram influencer, who allegedly uploaded a video with communal comments, claiming Bollywood actors were silent on Operation Sindoor, a source said on Saturday. The woman, a resident of Kolkata's Anandapur area, enrolled in Pune's Law University, was arrested in Gurugram on Friday night. She was produced at a court in Kolkata on Saturday which sent her to judicial custody till June 13 after her bail petition was rejected. The accused woman has been booked under relevant sections for promoting enmity between different groups, malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, apart from intentional insult, provoking breach of peace, a Kolkata Police officer said. According to the local police sources, Sharmishtha Panoli was arrested for making a post on Instagram in which she alleged that the Hindi film actors were silent on Operation Sindoor. The post was disapproved of by many, who trolled her and wrote threatening messages in the comments. The backlash forced her to delete the video and issue an apology. But by then, a complaint had been filed against her in Kolkata, followed by notices to her and her family. When she decamped with her family, a court issued an arrest warrant against her. She was arrested in Gurugram on Friday night. 'Several attempts were made to send legal notices to Panoli and her family, but they disappeared. After that, the police placed the matter before the court. The court issued her arrest warrant and on Friday night, Kolkata Police arrested her from Gurugram,' a Kolkata Police officer said.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kangana Ranaut joins chorus demanding influencer Sharmishta Panoli's release: 'No need to bully or harass'
Kangana Ranaut has publicly defended Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested following a controversial video criticizing Bollywood celebrities. Ranaut believes Panoli's apology should suffice, despite the "unpleasant words" used. Panoli, a law student, faced legal action after her remarks about actors' silence on Operation Sindoor sparked backlash, leading to her arrest by Kolkata Police in Gurugram. Amid the growing controversy surrounding Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli's arrest, actor and politician Kangana Ranaut has stepped forward demanding her immediate release. Kangana emphasized that while Sharmishta's words in a recent video were 'unpleasant,' they do not justify the harsh treatment and legal actions she has faced. This comes as Sharmishta remains in custody following backlash over her social media remarks about Bollywood celebrities and Operation Sindoor. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana wrote, 'I agree that Sharmistha used some unpleasant words for her expression but such words most youngsters use these days, she apologised for her statements and that should be enough, no need to bully or harass her further, she should be released immediately.' Check out the post here: Sharmishta Panoli, a student at Pune's Law University, made a controversial social media video criticizing several Hindi film actors for not speaking out on Operation Sindoor. The video received strong backlash, leading her to delete it and issue an apology. However, the Kolkata Police had already filed a complaint against her before she deleted the video. Legal notices were also sent to her and her family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo On Friday night, Kolkata Police arrested her in Gurugram. On the professional front, Kangana's most recent appearance was in 'Emergency', a project close to her heart that also marked her first time as a director. She took on the challenging role of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India . The film featured a notable cast including Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Mahima Chaudhry, Shreyas Talpade , Milind Soman, among others, who played important roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kangana Ranaut Demands Release Of Sharmishta Panoli: ‘Stop Harassing Her'
Last Updated: Kangana Ranaut calls for influencer Sharmishta Panoli's release after her arrest over Operation Sindoor video, says her apology should've ended the matter. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has come out in defense of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested on Friday night by Kolkata Police in Gurugram. The arrest stems from a controversial video in which Panoli criticized several Bollywood actors for staying silent on Operation Sindoor, India's military response following a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Using her Instagram Stories on Saturday, Kangana expressed concern over what she described as excessive punitive action. 'I agree that Sharmishta used some unpleasant words for her expression but such words most youngsters use these days," Kangana wrote. 'She apologised for her statements and that should be enough, no need to bully or harass her further. She should be released immediately." Sharmishta Panoli, a law student at Pune's Law University, reportedly deleted the original video and issued a public apology after facing backlash online. However, by then a complaint had already been registered with the Kolkata Police. Legal notices were also issued to Panoli and her family prior to her arrest. The video, seen by critics as inflammatory, reportedly targeted certain Bollywood celebrities for their silence on Operation Sindoor, a recent cross-border strike launched by Indian Armed Forces in retaliation for the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives. The military action, though lauded by many, has also stirred sharp debate on social media and beyond, with some influencers and commentators weighing in with strong, and sometimes controversial, opinions. Panoli's arrest has reignited concerns around free speech, especially in the digital space, where commentary by young content creators is increasingly being scrutinized under legal lenses. Kangana's support for the influencer marks yet another instance of her positioning herself as a vocal advocate for alternative or unpopular viewpoints, particularly when it comes to social or national issues. On the professional front, Kangana was last seen in Emergency, a biographical political drama she also wrote, directed, and produced. First Published: May 31, 2025, 19:17 IST
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kangana Ranaut says Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli should be released immediately: ‘No need to bully or harass'
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut has called for the immediate release of Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli, who was arrested by the Kolkata Police from Haryana's Gurugram on Friday night. Kangana took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday to state that she acknowledges the 'unpleasant' words that she used in the controversial video but that does not warrant her further harassment. (Also read: Instagram influencer Sharmishta Panoli arrested in Gurugram over post on Operation Sindoor) Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana wrote, 'I agree that Sharmistha used some unpleasant words for her expression but such words most youngsters use these days, she apologised for her statements and that should be enough, no need to bully or harass her further, she should be released immediately.' A student enrolled at Pune's Law University, Sharmishta Panoli made a controversial video on social media in which she criticised several Hindi film actors for not commenting on Operation Sindoor. Her post drew heavy backlash, following which Panoli deleted the video from her account and issued an apology. However, the Kolkata Police had already registered a complaint against her by that time. Legal notices were also issued and sent to her and her family members. On Friday night, she was arrested in Gurugram by Kolkata Police officials. Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated significantly following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people. The incident has sparked a diplomatic crisis. Earlier this month, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike mission to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. However, normalcy is gradually seeping in following the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. On the work front, Kangana was last seen in the biographical drama Emergency, which she also produced and directed.
Mint
3 days ago
- Mint
Who is Sharmistha Panoli? Pune law student arrested in Gurugram for 'derogatory' social media post on Op Sindoor
Instagram influencer, and Pune law student Sharmistha Panoli has been nabbed from Haryana's Gururam for allegedly making controversial remarks criticising Bollywood celebrities for their 'silence' on 'Operation Sindoor.' Panoli's now deleted video had 'derogatory and disrespectful" comments aimed at a particular religious community, police said. Users flooded the comments section of Sharmistha's Instagram post prompting her to delete the video and issue a public apology. Following an FIR that was lodged in Kolkata, late Friday night, the Kolkata Police tracked her down and arrested her in Gurugram, Haryana. As per the Kolkata Police, all attempts were made to serve notice, but Sharmistha Panoli was found absconding on every occasion. She was produced in Alipore Court on Saturday, and has been taken into custody by the police. Sharmistha Panoli is a 22-year-old law student, enrolled at Pune's Law University, reported PTI. She currently has over 80,000 followers on both Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). Following the immense backlash that her viral video spurred, Panoli deleted the post, and issued a public apology on X. She even deleted all the posts from her Instagram handle, but in her May 15 story highlight, she issued an 'unconditional apology', stating she 'never intentionally wanted to hurt anybody." Sharmistha Panoli's apology on Instagram The controversy centering Sharmistha Panoli's comments began on May 14, 2025, when the Instagram influencer posted a video responding to a Pakistani follower's question about India's military reaction to the Pahalgam terror attack. In her response, Panoli reportedly made derogatory remarks about Islam and Prophet Muhammad, triggering a wave of online outrage. She also criticised Bollywood celebrities, for their 'silence' on Operation Sindoor, mentions multiple media reports. #ArrestSharmishta also started trending on X, after Panoli's video went viral. As per police sources, the FIR against Panoli was lodged under sections 196(1) (a) promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community, 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class of citizens), 352 ( intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace), 353(1)(c) (statements that incite public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, reported HT.
