⚖️ Tripura Content Creator Arrested for ‘Obscene’ Posts on PM Modi, CM Saha
Madhabi Biswas Held Over Facebook Remarks
A woman content creator, Madhabi Biswas, was arrested in Tripura on October 26 for allegedly spreading obscenity against top political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Manik Saha, through social media posts.
Arrest and Custody
Biswas was produced before a local court and remanded in police custody for three days on Monday. Police said she had made several Facebook posts targeting PM Modi, CM Saha, former CM Biplab Kumar Deb, and Agartala Mayor Dipak Majumder on various political and local issues.
Complaints and Police Action
Multiple complaints were filed against her at different police stations in Agartala by BJP leaders and corporators.
A team of policewomen arrested Biswas from her home in Jogendranagar, West Tripura, following a complaint lodged by Paramita Ghoshal on October 26.
“A case was lodged against Madhabi Biswas under various provisions of the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),”
— Rana Chatterjee, Officer-in-Charge, West Agartala Police Station.
Background: PM Modi’s Recent Visit
The controversy comes shortly after Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Tripura, where he inaugurated the 524-year-old Tripurasundari Temple, recently redeveloped. Biswas’s posts reportedly commented on events linked to that visit and local governance issues.
Human Rights Body Condemns Arrest
The Tripura Human Rights Organisation has strongly condemned the arrest, alleging that Biswas was “targeted for criticizing the government.”
“I am not in favour of obscenity or personal attacks, but this arrest shows selective action,”
said Purushottam Ray Barman, senior counsel and president of the organisation.
“Police who couldn’t catch drug traffickers in four days acted swiftly against Madhabi. We believe the case is invalid and hope she will be released soon.”
Debate Over Free Speech
The arrest has sparked debate over freedom of expression on social media and the limits of online criticism against political figures. Rights activists argue that such cases risk criminalizing dissent, while authorities maintain that the posts violated cyber laws.
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