Mangaluru: Commissioner warns against sharing case-related posts on social media

Mangaluru: Citizens who have any evidence related to a police case must submit it directly to the police station instead of posting about it on social media, said Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy.

He warned that posting investigative claims or making allegations online is a criminal offence, and cases will be filed against those who do so. The commissioner’s statement comes in the wake of increasing instances where people have started acting like investigators on social platforms, deciding who should be arrested or released.

“Police operate based on evidence. Every piece of information provided by the public is considered valuable,” he said.

Kudupu group murder case: one questioned for Facebook post

A resident of Vamanjoor was interrogated by police for writing on Facebook that the main accused in the Kudupu group murder case had not yet been arrested and that there might be a connection between the accused and police.

On Thursday, investigators summoned Sajith Shetty to the station for questioning. He admitted to not having any evidence and said he made the post due to personal reasons. His statement was recorded on video. However, Shetty posted another video on Friday claiming that the police interrogation caused him mental distress.

Commissioner Reddy responded saying that the police are committed to the well-being of everyone under their jurisdiction and that counselling and psychiatric support would be arranged for Shetty.