The High Grounds police have registered an FIR against an X (formerly Twitter) account holder, Kiran Aradhya, for allegedly posting misleading and provocative content related to the recent Bantwal bus stand murder case.

The case was registered on Saturday under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, based on a complaint filed by Kushal Haruve Gowda, vice-president of the Bengaluru West District Congress Committee (DCC).

The complainant alleged that the post was made without referring to any official investigation report, court order or evidence and falsely suggested that the Congress government would deliberately protect the accused. The complaint stated that such remarks could mislead the public, spread misinformation, and adversely affect public peace, communal harmony and law and order.

It was also alleged that the accused had previously shared similar baseless and provocative posts on social media.

The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.

Published - July 19, 2026 07:20 pm IST