Overview
The Ladakh Police filed a zero FIR on 1 August 2026 against social media influencer Yogesh Parmar. The FIR alleges that a Facebook video he shared contained "objectionable, hateful and offensive" remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Key Developments
- Complaint received at Leh police station led to registration of a zero FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Charges include Section 197(1)(d) (acts against national integration), Section 352 (insult to provoke breach of peace), and Section 353(1) (public mischief).
- Offences carry imprisonment of two to three years, a fine, or both.
- Since the alleged incident falls under the jurisdiction of Devaraja police station, Mysuru City, Karnataka, the case was transferred there for further investigation.
Important Facts
- The video was shared via a Facebook link, highlighting the role of digital platforms in disseminating potentially inflammatory content.
- The complainant argued that the remarks could promote hostility and disturb public harmony, invoking concerns about communal peace.
- Transfer of FIR across state lines underscores procedural cooperation between Union Territory and state police forces.
Exam Relevance
This incident touches upon several UPSC syllabus areas. Under GS2 (Po