Defamation FIR lodged over social media posts on U.P. Minister's convoy size in Bhadohi
Police in Bhadohi have filed a defamation case against unidentified individuals for spreading false information about State Minister A.K. Sharma's convoy size. The misleading social media posts claimed that the minister traveled with 27 vehicles during his visit, while officials stated he was accompanied by only three. The police are investigating the matter, as the posts are believed to aim at damaging the government's reputation.
- ▪An FIR was registered at Gyanpur Kotwali police station under defamation and IT Act provisions.
- ▪The misleading posts claimed the minister's convoy had 27 vehicles during his visit to Bhadohi.
- ▪The minister was actually accompanied by only three vehicles during his visit.
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Police have registered a case here against unidentified persons for allegedly spreading misleading information on social media, claiming that State Minister A.K. Sharma's convoy had 27 vehicles during his recent visit to Bhadohi district, officials said on Wednesday (May 20, 2026).According to police, the case was registered at the Gyanpur Kotwali police station on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act on the complaint of area Lekhpal (revenue official) Harikesh.
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