Muzaffaragar, September 1: A 28-year-old man was arrested here for allegedly posting a video with objectionable remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media, police said on Sunday. Vishal from Khaikheri village in Purkazi area was arrested on Saturday, Circle Officer (CO) Rajkumar said. Remarks Against PM Narendra Modi: Supreme Court Declines to Quash FIR and Criminal Proceedings Against Congress Leader Pawan Khera.

An FIR has been registered against him under sections 352 (intentional insult with intention to provoke a breach of peace and 353 (statement conducing to public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), he said. Further investigation is underway, Rajkumar said.

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