Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, May 6: The Mangaluru city police have filed two separate FIRs against Instagram users for allegedly uploading posts that incite violence, suggest retaliation, and threaten to disturb communal harmony in the coastal city.
The first case has been registered at a city police station under Crime No. 69/2025, invoking Sections 353(1) and 353(2) of the Indian Penal Code. The accused in this case, operating under the Instagram handle _dj_bharath_2008, allegedly posted a provocative message calling for revenge in response to recent communal tensions.
According to the police, the user wrote: “We will not rest until we avenge the honour of our brothers. They laid down their lives, and we will not let their sacrifices go in vain. There will be consequences. Our turn is coming. Get ready.”
The post, which was uploaded as a story on Instagram, carried strong overtones of incitement, glorifying revenge and hinting at a coordinated response. Authorities believe the post was intended to mobilise others and disrupt public peace.
In a second and separate case, the police registered an FIR under Crime No. 86/2025, citing IPC Sections 196, 353(2), and 351(3), against the user karaavali_official. The post in question read:"The fight isn’t over yet. The response will be remembered. Target 6. Peace is pending. Inshallah."
Police say the cryptic language, combined with references to past altercations, appears to threaten further unrest. The user also tagged local groups and added phrases interpreted as a warning, possibly aimed at specific communities or law enforcement.
Officials say both posts have been archived and are being treated as digital evidence. Cybercrime teams and intelligence units are closely monitoring social media for similar activity.
A senior police official confirmed that investigations are underway and emphasised that strict action will be taken against any attempts to provoke unrest or disturb law and order in Mangaluru.
“These posts are being treated seriously. No one will be allowed to use social media to incite violence or create panic. We appeal to the public to act responsibly and report such content instead of sharing it,” the officer said.
The twin cases come amidst increased sensitivity in the region due to recent communal flare-ups, and police have issued a warning that further digital provocations will invite legal consequences.