Siddaramaiah video row: CCB detains two for questioning
The Bengaluru Central Crime Branch has detained two individuals for questioning regarding the circulation of defamatory videos targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The investigation follows a formal complaint and a court-ordered injunction against the spread of the content.
Why it matters
The case highlights the growing challenges of digital defamation and the legal mechanisms used to combat malicious social media campaigns.
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) cybercrime police have detained two persons for questioning in connection with allegedly defamatory videos targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah that were circulated on social media.
The two suspects were picked up as part of the investigation into the alleged creation and circulation of the videos and are being questioned to ascertain their source.
Mr. Siddaramaiah had lodged a complaint with Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, alleging that fake and malicious videos were being circulated on social media to tarnish his reputation. He had also submitted details, including the IDs of social media accounts allegedly involved in spreading the content.
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