Chandigarh Police arrested a man from Hyderabad, Hasan Mohiuddin Siddiqui, for allegedly retweeting a controversial video shared by writer and Hindutva commentator Madhu Kishwar, which investigators say carried misleading captions and content that could disturb public peace.
After his arrest, Siddiqui was produced before a court and remanded to police custody for questioning based on digital evidence collected during the investigation.
The FIR in the case was registered at Sector-26 police station in Chandigarh under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
Police Say Video Was Misrepresented Online
According to police, the video originally featured a travel vlogger couple and was later circulated on social media with allegedly false claims about the identity of the people seen in it.
Officials said the video shared by Kishwar was amplified on social media after multiple users reposted and retweeted it, including Hasan Siddiqui.
Concerns Raised Over Siddiqui’s Health
Following Siddiqui’s arrest, several social media users raised concerns about his health and detention conditions. Posts circulating online claimed he suffers from severe pancreatitis and requires regular medical treatment.
Some users alleged that Siddiqui fainted in jail and accused authorities of negligence.
Supporters also questioned why Siddiqui was arrested for retweeting the video while the investigation against other accused persons is still ongoing.
Court Directs Madhu Kishwar to Approach SSP Office
Meanwhile, a Chandigarh court disposed of Madhu Kishwar’s plea seeking a copy of the FIR and directed her to first approach the office of the Chandigarh SSP.
The court observed that she had approached the judiciary without first using the administrative process available for obtaining the FIR copy. It directed the SSP’s office to decide on her application within three days.
The prosecution opposed disclosure of the FIR, arguing that the case involved sensitive issues linked to public order and social harmony.
Police said the investigation is continuing and more social media accounts linked to the circulation of the video are being examined.
