Etah police registered a case against a private coaching teacher for allegedly filming students making objectionable comments and unsubstantiated allegations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media video that subsequently went viral.
The complaint alleges that the content was designed to spread misinformation and undermine trust in a constitutional office. The complainant noted that circulating such content could incite public unrest and damage the dignity of the Prime Minister’s office. The commission also requested that the children receive proper counseling. Additionally, a notice has been sent to Meta India and the Union ministry of electronics and information technology seeking an action-taken report regarding the content.
The accused, identified as Pratibha Yadav, a resident of Etah city, has been booked under Sections 352 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) and 353 (statement conducing public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.
A copy of which is with HT, Yadav allegedly directed minor students at her coaching centre to make belittling remarks against the Prime Minister, according to the FIR. Priyank Kanungo, Chairperson of the NCPCR, confirmed that the commission took cognizance of the matter, citing the “misuse” of minors for political ends. “Notices have been issued to the Etah police and the district magistrate to ensure the care and protection of the children involved and to initiate appropriate legal action,” Kanungo stated.
The case was filed on Tuesday at the Kotwali Nagar police station following a complaint by sub-inspector Gangan Deep.
