HYC Salman Khan Booked by Police for provocative remarks

HYC Salman Khan | Hyderabad, Oct 18 (Maxim News): Hyderabad Police registered a case against Jubilee Hills by-election candidate Salman Khan over alleged provocative remarks and social media posts amid heightened monitoring of the campaign, according to complaints routed through election surveillance teams in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills Constituency.

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Election-related activity has intensified as major parties named their candidates and launched campaigns, which has led to a sharp exchange of words between rivals in the run-up to the by-election.

The Election Commission placed a special focus on campaign conduct and enforcement from the outset, prompting closer scrutiny of statements and online content across platforms during the Jubilee Hills poll process.

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In this context, officials noted that content flagged for inflaming tensions drew immediate attention from monitoring units deployed for the by-election.

Based on a complaint from election surveillance officials, Borabanda Police registered a case against Salman Khan for his alleged objectionable interpretations and social media postings connected to the bye-election, as per local enforcement inputs.

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Police acted after receiving complaints about religiously sensitive remarks and social media postings, which authorities indicated could disturb communal harmony if left unchecked during the campaign.

Officials stated that they invoked relevant legal sections following the Election Commission’s complaint inputs and initiated action under the by-election enforcement framework.

Authorities also indicated that they asked for immediate removal of identified content that was assessed as harmful to communal harmony in the city during the election period.

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The by-election climate in Jubilee Hills remains charged, with the Election Commission and police maintaining a dedicated watch on public statements, campaign materials, and social media dissemination tied to candidates and party workers.

Officials have reiterated that misleading or inflammatory content relating to the electoral process can attract criminal action under applicable provisions, and they urged stakeholders to avoid sharing unverified material.

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Meanwhile, campaign events and public meetings continue in areas like Borabanda within the constituency as candidates and their teams reach out to voters during the compressed schedule.

Authorities have underscored that rapid responses to violations are intended to ensure a free and fair poll environment in Jubilee Hills.

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Amid this scrutiny, reports of complaints and case registrations tied to online content reflect the emphasis on preventing misinformation and provocative messaging during the by-election.

Police stations in the jurisdiction, including Borabanda, have been focal points for election-related complaints as monitoring teams escalate issues requiring legal intervention.

The enforcement stance aligns with recent reminders that criminal provisions can apply to those circulating false or inflammatory material that could affect electoral integrity and public order.

Therefore, officials continue to coordinate between election authorities and law enforcement to manage emerging incidents swiftly during the Jubilee Hills bye-election period. (Maxim News)

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