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Man held in Kolkata over ‘derogatory’ posts on social media targeting Bengal CM

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Kolkata, Oct 26 (PTI) Police on Monday arrested a man from the city’s Dum Dum area over alleged derogatory posts on social media against West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, a senior officer said.

The accused was apprehended by personnel of Nagerbazar police station, after a complaint was lodged in this regard against him.

“We received a complaint that this person had been repeatedly posting objectionable comments targeting the chief minister. He has been also accused of circulating false information about several other BJP leaders on social media,” the officer said.

The accused is being questioned, and he would be produced before a court in Barrackpore later on Monday, police said. PTI SCH RBT

This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

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