Complaint filed against Farhan Akhtar over his tweet on Citizenship Amendment Act

Farhan Akhtar’s tweet on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests has landed him into trouble. As reported by ANI, the complaint has been filed by advocate Karunasagar Kashimshetty in Saidabad police station, Hyderabad. The complaint is filed against Farhan for allegedly instigating people of different communities.

Srinivas, Circle Inspector of Saidabad Police Station, told ANI, “Today we had received a complaint from an Advocate, Karuna Sagar stating that while he was browsing the net he noticed Bollywood Actor Farhan Akhtar has posted alleged seditious tweet on his official twitter handle, creating fear, chaos and thereby instigating Muslims, transgender, atheists and Dalits to wage war against the nation. Which may lead to anarchy and also for promoting enmity between the different communities.” He also said that they have made a Police General Diary entry and will be taking legal opinion in the issue and will proceed further in the case.

Karunasagar has requested the police to take necessary legal action against Akhtar under Section 121, 121 (A), 120 (B) 505 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The excerpts of the complaint read: “While I was browsing my twitter account I saw a tweet posted on Farhan Akhtar’s twitter handle dated December 18, saying-“Here’s what you need to know about why these protests are important. See you on the 19th at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. The time to protest on social media alone is over”.

Take a look at the complaint.

Today filed a complaint with police @shosaidabad agnst @FarOutAkhtar U/Sec 121, 121 (A), 120 (B) 505 of IPC for seditious tweet against #CAA2019 creating fear & thereby instigating #Muslims,Adivasis & Dalits to wage war agnst nation & for promoting enmity btwn communities… pic.twitter.com/NGCOpavU8y

— Karunasagar Adv ?‍?⚖️ (@karunasagarllb) December 20, 2019

Here’s Farhan’s tweet for which the complaint was lodged.

Here’s what you need to know about why these protests are important. See you on the 19th at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai. The time to protest on social media alone is over. pic.twitter.com/lwkyMCHk2v

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) December 18, 2019

Farhan joined the protests against CAA at August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai on December 19.

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