Police book Arjun Sampath under two sections for controversial tweets on Babri Masji demolition day

Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath has been booked under sections 153A and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for making controversial tweets against minorities on Babri Masjid demolition day.


Coimbatore: Police booked Hindu Makkal Katchi leader Arjun Sampath under two sections 153A and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for making controversial tweets from his Twitter handle, against minorities on Babri Masjid demolition day.

Babri Masjid demolition day is being observed on December 6 every year. On this day of the demolition of the Babri Masjid, it is customary for the police to keep a strict vigil so that no untoward incident could take place.



Arjun Sampath postd his controversial tweet from his offiicial Twitter handle. The post read like this: "symbol of slavery was removed... It's the Day of Victory of the Hindus...December 6th. Let's take a pledge to build a Ram temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya,"



Sharing this tweet post of Arjun Sampath on social media, TADA Rahim wrote, "If you are right in saying that it was the day when the slave symbol was removed, what is wrong in me posting that it was the day on which the Babri Masjid was demolished and a conspiracy was hatched to erect a symbol of shame on the same site."

Police have registered a case against Arjun Sampath under sections 153A and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code for his controversial tweets.

College Student Killed in Road Accident; Two Injured After Tipper Lorry Hits Two-Wheeler in Coimbatore

A 17-year-old, a first year college student was killed and two others were seriously injured after the two-wheeler they...

Overspeeding, Helmet Violators Fined Using State-of-the-Art Detection Device on Mettupalayam Road

Coimbatore Traffic Police conducted vehicle checks at Kavundampalayam on Mettupalayam Road using a state-of-the-art dete...

DVAC Raids: Unaccounted Cash Seized at Multiple Govt Offices, Including Coimbatore

During joint raids by Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) and Officials of District Inspection Cell at...

Illegal Liquor Sale: Over 100 Bottles Seized, 7 Arrested in Coimbatore

Coimbatore Police have arrested seven people for allegedly selling liquor illegally near TASMAC outlets and in public pl...

Coimbatore Corporation Intensifies Dengue Prevention with Weekly Checklists for Schools and Colleges

Coimbatore Corporation has intensified dengue prevention measures across 100 wards in five zones. From August 28, 2026,...

Coimbatore Corporation Intensifies Dengue Mosquito Control Operations in Central Zone

Coimbatore Corporation has intensified dengue mosquito control operations in Central Zone areas. Larvae breeding materia...