Bajrang Dal activists protest over objectionable social media post

Indore: Bajrang Dal activists staged a late-night protest at Industrial Area police station on Friday against an objectionable comment made about Goddess Kalika on social media. The protest lasted for about an hour as the group sat on the ground, chanted slogans, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused. The situation calmed down only after an FIR was registered around 11:45pm.The protest began when Devraj Singh Chauhan, a resident of Rail Nagar, came across a reel on a social media handle 'Aaj Hum Aage' around 7pm. The reel contained offensive remarks against Goddess Kalika posted from an account. Devraj took a screenshot of the post and informed his associates, which quickly sparked outrage among local Hindu groups.A large group of Bajrang Dal activists arrived at the police station around 10:45pm, demanding immediate action. Despite assurances from the police, the protesters sat on the station premises, and continued their demonstration.CSP Satyendra Ghanghoria later arrived at the scene and reassured the protestors that action was being taken. A case was officially registered against the social media handle responsible for the offensive content.During investigation, police discovered that the accused behind the comment was a minor. The minor was detained and later released on notice. Upon learning this, the protestors insisted that the boy's father also be summoned, arguing that he should be held accountable for his son's upbringing. Industrial Area police station in-charge Munindra Gautam said that the matter was being investigated further.Indore: Bajrang Dal activists staged a late-night protest at Industrial Area police station on Friday against an objectionable comment made about Goddess Kalika on social media. The protest lasted for about an hour as the group sat on the ground, chanted slogans, and demanded immediate arrest of the accused. The situation calmed down only after an FIR was registered around 11:45pm.The protest began when Devraj Singh Chauhan, a resident of Rail Nagar, came across a reel on a social media handle 'Aaj Hum Aage' around 7pm. The reel contained offensive remarks against Goddess Kalika posted from an account. Devraj took a screenshot of the post and informed his associates, which quickly sparked outrage among local Hindu groups.A large group of Bajrang Dal activists arrived at the police station around 10:45pm, demanding immediate action. Despite assurances from the police, the protesters sat on the station premises, and continued their demonstration.CSP Satyendra Ghanghoria later arrived at the scene and reassured the protestors that action was being taken. A case was officially registered against the social media handle responsible for the offensive content.During investigation, police discovered that the accused behind the comment was a minor. The minor was detained and later released on notice. Upon learning this, the protestors insisted that the boy's father also be summoned, arguing that he should be held accountable for his son's upbringing. Industrial Area police station in-charge Munindra Gautam said that the matter was being investigated further.