Mangaluru: City police have arrested six individuals for allegedly sharing inflammatory and provocative content on social media aimed at disrupting communal peace.
Among those arrested is Mohammad Aslam (23) from Udupi, who reportedly managed the Instagram account team_jokerzzz._ while based in Saudi Arabia. A Look Out Circular (LOC) had been issued against him, leading to his arrest.
Chetan (20) from Surathkal and Nithin Adapa (23) from Haleyangadi created an Instagram page titled team_karna_surathkal, using a SIM card registered under a Muslim identity. They allegedly posted hate messages under the name Chennappa @ Muttu Surathkal.
Another key accused, Riyaz Ibrahim (30) of Farangipete, also operating from Saudi Arabia, was behind the Instagram handle Beary_royal_nawab, through which he is believed to have shared provocative posts. He too was arrested following an LOC.
Jamal Zakeer (21) from Kasba Bengre, Kulur, allegedly circulated inciting messages on the Instagram page Troll_bengare_ro_makka. Meanwhile, Guru Prasad from Haleyangadi used Facebook to spread similar content.
The CEN crime police station is handling the investigation.
City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy CH confirmed that these individuals had been systematically uploading hate-filled posts targeting communities over the last two months, with the intent to stir unrest.
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