Meerut Doctor Booked for Objectionable Social Media Post

Incident Overview

A Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) doctor from Meerut has been booked for allegedly posting an inappropriate video on social media regarding the demolition of the Babri mosque in Ayodhya on December 6, according to police reports released on Monday.

Details of the Arrest

The woman, a practitioner from the Mawana area, was taken into custody on charges of breaching the peace but was subsequently released on a personal bond. Authorities noted that the video was discovered during increased surveillance of social media activity on December 6, a day marked by heightened security measures.

Police Statement

Mawana station house officer (SHO) Poonam Jadon stated that the doctor had uploaded an edited audio-video clip related to the Babri mosque case, which was perceived as a potential threat to communal harmony. Following a complaint, a case was registered under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.

Legal Proceedings

Police apprehended the doctor at her clinic in Abdullapur on Sunday and presented her under preventive measures for breaching the peace. She was later brought before a court, where she was released on personal bond, as confirmed by Subdivisional Magistrate Santosh Kumar Singh.

Ongoing Investigations

Officials mentioned that a technical examination of the video is currently in progress, and further legal action will depend on the findings of the report. In response to the incident, the administration has heightened vigilance in the area to avert the spread of rumors or any potential unrest.

Historical Context

The demolition of the Babri mosque on December 6, 1992, by hundreds of ‘karsevaks’ has been a significant historical event. Hindu groups assert that the mosque was constructed on the site of a temple believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama. Over the years, organizations like the Vishwa Hindu Parishad have commemorated this day as Shaurya Diwas (Valour Day), while Muslim communities observe it as ‘Black Day’ or ‘Youm-e-Gham’ (Day of Sorrow).