Kasaragod : Cyber police right here on Monday registered a case in opposition to a Facebook consumer for allegedly defaming the lady who had filed the sexual assault grievance that led to MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil being booked, officers mentioned.
The case was filed in opposition to the account holder utilizing the identify Jayaraj Bare’.
Police mentioned the accused, on November 29, reposted {a photograph} of the complainant initially uploaded final yr on Congress chief Sandeep G Warrier’s pagewith the intent to defame her.
The FIR was lodged following a tip-off from the Cyber Operation Wing, which displays social media posts concentrating on the complainant.
The case has been registered beneath Sections 72 (revealing identification of sufferer) and 79 (insulting the modesty of a lady) of the Kerala Police Act.
Officials mentioned the identification of the account holder has been confirmed and that his arrest will likely be recorded quickly.
Meanwhile, an identical case was registered in Idukki district on Monday in opposition to one other particular person for allegedly defaming the survivor on social media. Police added that extra accounts are beneath monitoring.
